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HISTORY AND GENEALOGY 



OF THE DESCENDANTS OF 



ABINAH WOOD 



SUSANNAH HUMPHREYS. 




PRESS OF THE CITIZEN. 

ANDOVER, OHIO. 



Officefs of Association. 

lSOS-3 



J. H. ^^^OOD, President, 

AVilkins'b'u.rg, Fenia. 

T. R. ^\^OOI3, Vice-Fres. 

^ndover, Ohio. 

P. A. \V^OOD, Secretary, 

Anclovev, Ohio. 

G^. E. ^VOOO, Treasurer, 

Sharon, Fenn. 




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Qcluctoi^y. -- .^^ 



\ I JHE purpose of this booklet is in accordance with 
-*- the idea Originated at the annual reunion of the 
Abinah Wood family held at Cascade Park, New Castle, 
Pa., August 1 6, 1902, when it was suggested that some 
means be adopted whereby the data and the history of 
the family might be compiled and condensed from 
which subsequent facts could be verified and corrected. 

Considering the fact that when we began our research 
we had but little available material at hand, we may 
feel that we have been remarkably successful. Much 
credit is due to all who have done so much to help in 
the work. 

It is by no means completed. This booklet is simply 
a beginning, but we believe the characteristic qualities 
of the Wood family of energy and perseverance will 
come to our aid so that in time there will be very little 
of importance of its ancestry but what may have been 
learned. 

The work of preparing a family record of this kind is 
rendered more difficult at the beginning than at any 
subsequent time, for it is then that the interest is less 



and the searchlight of investigation has not been turned 
on the ancestral horizon. 

The booklet contains all the names and data con- 
cerning the family which the secretary has been able to 
obtain up to the present time. 

We need your continued aid and co-operation in the 
preparation of this work. Note carefully what you 
think to be errors, discuss the matter with other mem- 
bers of the family and give us all the benefit of your 
reasons or doubts. 

The work is one in which we should all feel an equal 
interest. It is not an unpleasant task, but rather a 
pleasure for us thus to seek and to know the ancestry 
who made our living possible. 

P. A. WOOD, 

Secretary. 



E2C:F>LA.3S^^TOI^"^ 



One of the most perplexing questions in publishing a 
work of this kind is an arrangement of records in an 
order that can be easily comprehended. 

The plan which we have adopted was suggested by- 
Col. Elmer E. Wood, of New Orleans, whose persistent 
and earnest work has secured for us much information 
relating to our ancestry. 

You will notice that we have arranged the families 
alphabetically without regard to the order of descent. 

The Roman number which follows a name is used as 
a reference to that person's parents' family number, as 
used in this book; the figure which follows the Roman 
number refers to the order of their birth. For in- 
stance: Take in "Bratt Family I," we find "Elizabeth 
Ainsworth, I-4." The Roman number I refers to 
Ainsworth Family I, and the 4 is a reference to the 4th 
child of Ainsworth Family I; and further we find "Sus- 
annah R. Wood I-12," which refers to the 12th child of 
"Wood Family I." 

In conclusion we will request each one to furnish 
biographical notes of the living as well as of the dead. 
This we believe will greatly enliven and render more 
instructive and interesting our next book. We urge 
each one to continue to send any additional genealogi- 
cal dates of births, college graduations, marriages or 
deaths, so that the record of each family may be 
brought up to the latest date and rendered as complete 
and interesting as possible. Those neglecting to furn- 
ish such data will have no right to complain if they find 
omissions in their family records of the completed 
volume. 

P. A. WOOD, 

July, 1903. Secretary. 



AIJfSWORTH FAMILY I 

Susannah R. Wood, I-12, daughter of Abinah and 
Susannah Wood, I, married William R. Ainsworth 
who was born in England in 1813 and died Sept. 27 or 
28, 1896; buried in Highwood cemetery, Allegheny, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 John, married Miss Bratt. See Ainsworth Fam- 
ily II. 

2 George, married Mary Jane Carmon. See Ains- 
worth Family III. 

3 Susannah Jane. Married David McMurray. No 
records. 

4 Elizabeth, born Pittsburg, Pa., November 18, 
1847; married Wm. B. Bratt. See Bratt Family I. 

5 Rachel, married Joseph Crawford. See Crawford 
Family I. 

6 William. See Ainsworth Family V. 

7 Robert. " " 

8 Emma Belle, married Mr. Artzberger. See Artz- 
berger Family I. 



AIJ^SWORTH FAMILY II. 

John Ainsworth, I-i, son of Susannah R. Wood, I-12, 
and William R. Ainsworth, married Miss Bratt of Alle- 
gheny, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Frank. 

2 John. 

3 Roscoe. 

4 Cora. 



AmS WORTH FAMILY III 

George Ainsworth, I-2, son of Susannah Wood. I-12, 
and William Ainsworth, married Mary Jane Carmont, 
of Pittsburg, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Elizabeth, married James Smith, See Smith Fam- 
ily II. 

2 Carrie, married Mr. Stacy. See Stacy Family I. 
3 married Edward Brown. See Brown Fam- 
ily I. 

4 Mamie. 

5 Ethel. 

6 John. 

7 Charles. 

8 Earl. 

9 George M., married. See Ainsworth Family IV. 

10 Samuel. 

11 James. 



AIJrSWOBTH FAMIL Y IV 

Geo. Ainsworth, III-8, son of Geo. Ainsworth, I-2, 
and Mary Jane Carmont, married. Have no records 
of his wife. 

CHILDREN 

I George. 



AmSWOKTH FAMILY V 

William Ainsworth, 1-6, son of Susannah Wood, I-12, 
and William R. Ainsworth; no record of his marriage 
or wife's maiden name. 

CHILDREN 

1 Charley. 

2 William. 

3 Walter. 

4 Edna. 

5 Mabel. 

6 Glaydis. 



AIRE ART FAMIL Y I. 

Emma Anne Wood, 1-8, daughter of Abinah and 
Susannah Wood, i, married John Airhart. 

CHILDREN 

1 John. 

2 Russell. 

3 Anna, married Mr. Carman. 

4 Burris. 

5 Elizabeth, married Mr. Wescott. 

6 Lula, married Mr. Wescott. 

7 Manda, married Mr. Buyer. 



ARTZBERGER FAMILY' I 

Emma Belle Ainsworth, 1-8, daughter of Susannah 
Wood, I-I2, and William Ainsworth, married Mr. Artz- 
berger. 

CHILDREN 

I Estella, married Charles H. Daun of Allegheny, 
Pa. 



ABB IS FAMILY I 

Rachel Wood, IV-9, daughter of David D. Wood, 
I- 1 1, and Barbra Zelphor Fowkes, married Feb. 9, 1S87 
to Reuben Abbis, who was born at Duquesne, Pa., Jan- 
uary 9, 1866. 

CHILDREN 

1 Reuben David, born at Braddock, Pa., Dec. 20 
1888. 

2 Rachel Esther, born at Braddock, Pa., June 16, 

1890, died June 24, 1890. 

3 Jesse Wood, born at Braddock, Pa., Aug, 24, 

1891, died Oct. 16, 1891. 

4 Lois Isabella, born at Braddock, Pa., July 23, 
1893. 

5 Hellen Zelphor, born at Braddock, Pa., June r6, 
1895. 



BRAT T FAMILY I 

Elizabeth Ainsworth, I-4, daughter of Susannah R. 
Wood, I-12, and William R. Ainsworth, married July 7, 
1872 to William B. Brattwho was born at Allegheny, Pa. 

CHILDREN. 

1 Carrie, born in Ross Twp., Allegheny Co. Pa., 
on Married Wm. Jenkens. See Jenkens Family I. 

2 Elmer Ellsworth, born in Ross Twp., Allegheny 

Co. Pa., on , died at Rock Island, 111., June 23, 

1893, buried at Highwood cometery, Allegheny, Pa. 
Married Mercella Hannah. 

3 William Thomas, born in Ross Twp.. Allegheny 
Co., Pa. on Married Mildred Taylor. 



BOBLEY FAMIL Y I 

Lydia Emma Wood, VI-7, daughter of Capt. John A. 
Wood, II-i, and Lydia Gildersleeve, married Oct. 26, 
1886 to Homer Smith Bodley who was born at Wheel- 
ing, W. Va. December 14, i860. 

CHILDREN 

1 Ella Mina, born at Baton Rouge, La., Aug. 3, 
1889. 

2 Edith May, born at Baton Rouge, La., March 13, 
1892 . 

3 Samuel Wood, born at Baton Rouge, La., March 
16, 1894, died Nov. 28, 1902, buried at Redwood, Cal. 

4 Susannah Donnelly, born at Baton Rouge, La., 
Aug. 29, 1895. 

5 Homer Simpson, born at Baton Rouge, La., 
March 1 1, 189S. 

6 John A. Wood, born at Baton Rouge, La., May 
19, 1900. 

7 James Russell, born at Palo Alto, Cal., May 13, 
1902. 



BEOWJV FAMILY' I 

Ainsworth, II-3, daughter of George Ains- 

worth, 1-2, and Mary J. Carmont, married to Edward 
Brown. 

CHILDREN 

1 Matilda. 

2 Ruth. 



CARD FAMILY I 

Emma Strickler, II-2, daughter of HenryW. Strickler, 
1-6, and Nancy Jane Hardy, married first on February 
28, 1886, to David Card, who was born in Keen town- 
ship, Adams county, 111., on Oct. 12, 1861, died July 
26; 1890; second, on August 9, 1899, to Millard Fill- 
more Curless, who was born at Lorraine, 111., July 26, 
1861. 

CHILDREN 

1 David born on December 28, 1886; died Decem- 
ber 28, 1886, 

2 Nellie, born August 10, 1888. 



COMDOR FAMILY I 

Minnie L. Nichols, I-i, daughter of Phebe A. Strick- 
ler, I-15, married March 7, 1887, to John E. Condor, 
who was born at BrasLers, Adair county, Mo. Di- 
vorced. For second marriage see Lindsley Family I. 

CHILDREN 

I Phebe Olive, born at Hedge City, Mo., on De- 
cember 16, 1887. 



CABLE FAMILY I 

Amelia Sproat, I-i, daughter of Mary Anne Stride 
ler, l-T,, and Thomas Sproat, married Nov. 4, 1S75, to 
Apollos Cable, who was born at Dawson, Fayette coun- 
ty, Pa., on March 4, 1849, 

CHILDREN 

1 Almeda, born at Dawson, Pa., on January 4, 
1877; married William Ancell. No record. 

2 Theodore, born at Dawson, Pa., on March 23, 
1879; married Ada Henry. No record. 

3 Felix, born at Dawson, Pa., March 11, 1881. 

4 Bessie, born at Dawson, Pa., on Sept. 22, 1883. 

5 Willie, born at Dawson, Pa., on January 10, 1886. 

6 Benjamin Harrison, born at Dawson, Pa., on Jan- 
uary 20, 1S86. 



CRAWFORD FAMILY I 

Rachel Ainsworth, I-5, daughter of Susannah, I-12, 
and William Ainsworth, married Joseph Crawford. 

CHILDREN 

1 Emma. 

2 Carrie. 



BEAM I 

Sarah Esther Nelson, 1-6, daughter of Mary A. Wood, 
IV-2, and John K. Nelson; married to Ellsworth Dean, 
who was born on August 2, 1865. 

CHILDREN 

1 Mary Kathern, born at Pittsburg, Pa., January 
26, 1892. 

2 Alice Rebecca, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Janu- 
ary 13, L901. 

3. Lawrence Ellsworth, born at PittsDurg, Pa., on 
September 6, 1902. 



BAMIEL FAMILY I 

Annie Luella McGinnis, II-i, daughter of John New- 
ton McGinnis, I-12, and Mary Elizabeth Davidson, 
married December i, 1885, to Henry Siegel Daniel, 
who was born at Bethany, Mo., March 30, 1864. 

CHILDREN 

1 William Roy, born at Creston, Iowa, on Febru- 
ary 27, 1887. 

2 Dorothy Elizabeth, born at Creston, Iowa, on 
December 22, 1900. 



DELO FAMILY I 

Martha Wood, IV-3, daughter of David D. Wood, 
I-ii, and Barbara Zelphor Fov/kes, married July 26, 
i860, to J, Daniel Delo, who was born in Clarion 
county, Pa., on July 3, 1833. 

CHILDREN 

I George W., born at Squirrel Hill, now a part of 
Pittsburg, Pa., on April 16, 1862. 

2. Laura A., born at McKeesport, Pa., on August 
27, 1866; died August — , 1867. 

3 John D., born at Squirrel Hill, now a part of 
Pittsburg, Pa., on November 25, 1867. 

4 James W., born at McKeesport, Pa., April 6, 1S69. 

5 David D., born at Monnon Valley, Pa., Septem- 
ber 9, 1878. 



DELO FAMILY II 

Susannah Humphreys Wood, IV-6, daughter of David 
D. Wood, I-ii, and Barbara Zelphon Fowkes, married 
to James Delo. 

CHILDREN 

I Jessie F., married Zetta Wike. No record. 



EDWARDS FAMILT I 

Martha Faye Jennings, I-3, daughter of Elizabeth A. 
Knight, I-5, and Joseph T. Jennings, married May 25, 
1898 to Edward William Edwards, who was born at 
Council Grove, Kan., on March 6, 1874. 

CHILDREN 

I Joe Madaline, born at Hays City, Kan. on Feb. 
27, 1899. 



FAIRCHILD FAMILY I 

Francis Strickler, I-2, daughter of Reumah A. Wood, 

1-6, Jacob D. Strickler, married on to Alexander 

Fairchild, who was born in Scotland on 

CHILDREN 

I Daughter, died in infancy. 



FOWKES FAMILY I 

Mercella Wood, I-9, daughter of Abinah and Susan- 
nah Wood, I, married on March 7, 1839 to Wm. 
Fowkes, who was born in England on July — 1816; 
died Nov. 27, 1898. 

CHILDREN 



I 


Mary. 


2 


Elizabeth. 


3 


Henry. 


4 


Henrietta. 


5 


David. 


6 


Walker. 


7 


James. 


8 


Harriet. 


9 


Winfield. 


10 


Washington. 


II 


LaFayette. 


12 


Caroline. 


13 


Emma Jane. 


14 


John. 



FOWKES FAMILY II 

Barbara Zelphor Wood, IV-5, daughter of David D. 
Wood, I-ii, and Barbara Zelphor Fowkes. Married 
on March 3d, 1864, to George W. Fowkes. 

CHILDREN 

1 Martha Ellen, born July 7, 1S66; married E. 
Long. See Long Family L 

2 Sadie Hester, born March 23, 1S6S; married 
Charles Kroll. See Kroll Family L 

3 Susannah Zella, born on March 8, iS6g; died 
July 18, 1869. 

4 Samuel D. D., born May 12, 1870; married in 
June, 1895, to Annie Monahan. 

5 James B. P., born September 15, 1871; married 
on June 10, 1895, ^o Rachel J. Shilling. 

6 Elnieans, born December 15, 1872. 

7 Daughter born June 29, 1873; flied in infancy. 

8 Daughter born March 18, 1874. died in infancy. 

9 Son born Jan. 8, 1S75; died in infancy. 

10 Son born October 17, 1876; died in infancy. 

11 Ruth Ada, born September 15, 1877. 

12 Joseph A. W., born May 4, 1S79; married Elsie 
Shrecker. See Fowkes Family IIL 

13 Lily P. F., born January 18, 1881. 

14 Welden C. Lee, born June 28, 1884. 

15 Francis L. G., born February 2, 1886. 

16 Annie F. M., born May 4, 18S7. 

17 George W. H., born June 18, 18S8. 

18 Richard S. born Sept 6, 18S9; died Jan. 3, 1S92. 

19 Harry E. born Oct. 6, 1891; died Dec. 2, 1891. 



FOWJa<:S FAMILY' III 

Joseph A. W. Fowkes, II-12, son of Barbara Z. Wood, 
IV-5, and George W. Fowkes, married on December 
25, 1900, to Elsie Shrecker. 

CHILDREN 

I Elsie. 



GILMORE FAMILY I 

Mary Jane R'lcGinnis, I- it, daugliter of Nfary A. 
Wood, I-3, and Geo. W, McGinnis. I, married on 
Septembej 2, 1858, to Thomas G. Gilmore, who was 
born in Franixlin township, Fayette count)'. Pa., on 
March 28, 1S36. 

CHILDREN 

T John C, born in Tyrone townsliip, Fayette coun- 
ty. Pa., on February 11, 1873. 

2 George W., born in Tyrone township, Fayette 
Pa., on May 6, 1875. Died April t, 1S86; buried at 
Bryan, Pa. 

3 Mary Priscilla, born at Tyrone township, Fayette 
county, Pa., on October 13, 1879. Married Frank S. 
Lynch. 

4 Charles Henry, born in Tyrone townsliiji, Fay- 
ette county. Pa., April 9, 1882. 

5 Frank J., born in Tyrone township, Fayette 
county, Pa,, on April 28, 18S5. 



GILMOBE FAMILY II 

Mary Ellen Knight, I-4, daughter of Susannah Anne 
McGinnis, I-3, and Thomas Knight, married on July 
17, 1872, to John Gilmore, who was born at Dawson, 
Pa., on January 2, 1850. 

CHILDREN 

1 Sarah. Dorn at Oakdale, Pa., on December 9, 
1873. Married Jackson A. Suter. See Suter Family I. 

2 James, born in Tyrone township, Fayette county, 
Pa., on July 3, 1876. 

3 Minerva, born in Tyrone township, Fayette coun- 
ty, Pa., on March 31, 1879. 

4 Mary Anne, born at Connellsville, Pa., on Aug, 
21, 1880. 

5 Elizabeth, born in Tyrone township, Fayette 
county, Pa., on August 25, 1885. 

6 Lucy, born in Tyrone township, Fayette county. 
Pa., on September 4, 1889. 

7 Ellen, born in Tyrone township, Fayette county, 
Pa., on June 13, 1892. 

8 Jessie, born in Tyrone township, Fayette county, 
Pa., on March 4, 1894. 



GRAHAM FAMILY I 

Kate Esplin McDavid, I-i, daughter of Wilhelmina 
Wood, II-7, and Alexander McDavid, who was married 
on July 29, 1886, to Charles McKenzie Graham. 



CHILDREN 



1 James Alexander. 

2 Wilhelmina Mary. 



GILBERT FAMILY I 

P. Zetta Marmee, I-i, daughter of Ruth M. Knight, 
1-2, and James K. Marmee, married December 26, 
1886, to John Gilbert, 

CHILDREN 

1 Dortha, born on March 2, 1888; died March 9, 
1893. Buried at Dover, Kansas. 

2 Sarah Ellen, born on December 28, 1890. 

3 Walter W . , born on June 14, 1892; died on Sep- 
tember 30, 1897. Buried at Wakasua, Kansas. 

4 Ernest, born on March 11, 1893. 

5 Malissa, born at Richmond, Mo., April 24, 1896. 

6 Charles, born on April 30, 1898. 



RVSHIJE FAMILY I 

Reumah Anne Jordan, I-i, daughter of Sarah Sturt 
Strickler, I-5, and Joseph Jordan, married on Febru- 
ary 21, 1875, to J. W. Husher. 

CHILDREN 

I Gertrude, born at Scottdale, Pa., on November 
3, 1876. Married Collins. 



HARDISTRY FAMILY I 

Hannah Margaret Knight, 1-6, daughter of Susannah 
Anne McGinnis, I-3, and Thomas Knight, married on 
November 19, 1883, to Lewis Hardistry. 

CHILDREN 

1 Olive C, born at Perryopolis, Pa., on September 
6, 1884. 

2 Anne L., born at Layton, Pa., on April 29, 1S88. 



HA WKER FAMIL Y I 

Bes.^ie Beatty AIcGinnis, II-4, dau£>hter of John 
Newton AIcGinnis, I-12, and Mary Elizabeth Davidson, 
married August 5, 1891, to George Washington Ilawlc- 
er, wlio was born at Ellisville, 111., September 25, 1S6S. 

CHILDREN 

1 George Gerald, born at Creston, Iowa, on June 
27, 1S92. 

2 Harold Hasting, born at Creston, Iowa, on Aug. 
16, 1S93. 

3 Etnma Mae, born at Creston, Iowa, on Novem- 
ber f4, 1894. 

4 Martha Fern, born at Craston, Iowa, on Febru- 
ary 22, 1 89 7. 



REllBKliT FAMILY I 

Mary E. Sproat, I-3, daughter of Mary Anne Strick- 
ler, I-3, and Tho nas Sproat, married on October 3, 
1885, to George Herbert, who was born in Dunbar 
township, Fayette county. Pa., on August 28, 1S56. 

CHILDREN. 

T Margaret Ethel, born at Dawson, Pa., on April 
I, 1886. 

2 Tliomas Henry, born at Dawson, Pa., on Janu- 
ary 6, 1888, and died October 27, 18S9, or 1890. 

3 George Cochrane, born at Dawson, Pa., on Jan- 
uary 20, 1890. 

4 Wm. Lincoln, born at Dawson, Pa., February 7, 
1892. 

5 Clyde, born at Dawson, Pa., August 5 or 27, 1S94. 

6 Paul Richard, born at Dawson. Pa., July 2.\ 1897. 



HERBERT FAMILY II 

Cl.ira Cochrane Sproat, 1-8, daughter of Mary Anne 
Strickler, I-3, and Thomas Sproat, was married on 
November 12, 1S9-I., to Thomas Henry Herbert, who 
was l)orn in Fayette county, Pa., on December 18, 185S. 

(■({ILDKEN 

1 George Franklin, born in Fayette county, Pa., on 
October 14, 1S95. 

2 Sarali, born in Fayette county. Pa., on July 14, 
1897. 

3 Charles Ricliard, born in Fayette county, Pa., on 
March 14, 1899. 

4 Ethelbert, born in Fayette county, I'a., on Janu- 
ary 29, 1901. 

5 Thomas Henry, born in Fayette cnunty, Pa., on 
July 17, 1902. 



JEjYKE.YS EAMILT I 

Carrie r.ratl, I-t, daughter of Elizabeth Ainsworth, 
I-4, and Wni. P>. Piratt, married William Jenkens. 

CHILDREN 

I Harry. 



JEJVJV'IJVGS FAMILY I 

ElizaDeth Anne Knight, I-5, daughter of Susannah 
Anne McGinnis, I-3, and Thomas Knight, married on 
November 25, 1874, to Joseph Tewel Jennings, who 
was born at Pompia Smash, Md,, on October 27, 1855. 

CHILDREN 

1 Patrick Judson, born at Smithon, Pa., on Octo- 
ber 10, 1875. Married Minnie Jones. See Jennings 
Family II. 

2 Brittle Ethel, born at Smithon, Pa., on January 
II, 1887. Died January 6, 1878. 

3 Martha Faye, born at Boston, Pa., on January 
6, 1879. Married Edward William Edwards. See Ed- 
wards Family I. 

4 Nellie Catharine, born at McCracken, Kansas, on 
November 25, 1882. 

5 Leota Olga, born at McCracken, Kansas, on July 
6, 1890. 



JEJVJ^IJ^GS FAMILY II 

Patrick Judson Jennings, I-i, son of Elizabeth A. 
Knight, I-5, and Joseph T. Jennings, married May 25, 
1898, to Minnie Jones, who was born at Stockton, Kan- 
sas, on January 7, 1881. 

CHILDREN 

I Winifred Devona, born at McCracken, Kansas, 
August 5, 1901. 



JORDAN FAMILY I 

Sarah Sturt Strickler, I-5, daughter of Reumah 
Wood, 1-6, and Jacob D. Strickler, married on July 9, 
1853, to Joseph Jordan, who was born in Brownsville, 
Pa., .Died June 11, 1S91; buried at Scottdale, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Reumah Anne, born at Broadford, Fayette coun- 
ty, Pa., on March 19, 1S55. Died November 26, 1S9S; 
buried at Scottdale, Pa. Married J. VV. Husher. See 
Husher Family I. 

2 Jacob Strickler, born at Broadford, Fayette coun- 
ty, Pa., on September 23, 1858. Died November 13, 
1861. 

3 Alice Amy, born at Broadford, Fayette county, 
Pa., on December 31, i860. Died July 26, 1S99; 
buried at Jacksonville, Florida. Married June 8, 1886, 
to John James Parsons. 

4 Joseph Webster, born at Broadford, Fayette coun- 
ty, Pa., on July i, 1863. Married Catharine B. Hort- 
iman. See Jordan Family II. 

5 Charles Strickler, born at Broadford, Fayette 
county. Pa., on March 22, 1867. 

6 Oliver Strickler, born at Broadford, Fayette 
county. Pa., August 18, 1870. 

7 Bertha Mercella, born at Broadford, Fayette coun- 
ty, Pa., on April 8, 1874. 



JOED AM FAMILY' II 

Joseph Webster Jordan, I-4, son of Sarah S. Strick- 
ler, I-5, and Joseph Jordan, married on April 19, 1898, 
to Catharine Belle Hortimen, who was born at Fox- 
burg, Pa., on . 

CHILDREN 

I June Wain, born at Higginsville, Mo., on March 
5. 1900. 



KROLL FAMILY I 

Sadie Hester Fowkes, II-2, daughter of Barbara Z. 
Wood, IV-5, and George W. Fowkes, married July 7, 
188=;, to Cliarles Kroll. 







CHILDREN 


I 


Sadie Esther. 




2 


Clara A. 




3 


Denord. 




4 


Ruth. 




5 


Joseph. 




6 


Fern. 




7 


Clifford. 




8 


Annie. 




9 


Gertrude. 




10 


George. 





KJilGHT FAMIL T I 

Susannah Anne McGinnis, I-3, daughter of Mary A. 
Wood, I-3, and George VV. McGinnis, married April 
10, 1845, to Thomas Knight, who was born at Connells- 
ville, Pa., on June 22, 1818. Died of heart failure on 
February 13, 1S90; buried in Cooley cemetery, at Daw- 
son, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Andrew Jackson, born at Dawson, Pa., on Feb- 
ruary 12, 1846. Married Kate Smith. See Knight 
Family II. 

2 Ruth McGinnis, born at Dawson, Pa., on March 
4, 1848. Married James Kay Marmee. See Marmee 
Family 1. 

3 John Rannels, born at Dawson, Pa., on Sep- 
tember 21, 1850. Married Margery Evans. See 
Knight Family III. 

4 Mary Ellen, born at Dawson, Pa., on May 10, 
1853. Married to John Gilmore. See Gilmore Fam- 
ily [I. 

5 Elizabeth Anne, born at Dawson, Pa., on Febru- 
ary 21, 1856. Married Joseph Tewel Jennings. See 
Jennings Family I. 

6 Hannah Margaret, born at Dawson, Pa., on June 
2, 1858. Married Lewis Hardistry. See Hardistry 
Family I. 

7 James Cummings, born at Dawson, Pa., on No- 
vember 29, i860. Died December 24, 1875; buried in 
Bryan cemetery, Dawson, Pa. 

8 George McGinnis, born at Dawson, Pa., on April 
19, 1863. Died Feb. 29, 1S65; buried in Bryan ceme- 
tery, Dawson, Pa. 



KJSriGHT FAMILY II 

Andrew Jackson Knight, I-i, son of Susannah Anne 
McGinnis, I-3, and Thomas Knight, married on De- 
cember 5, 1867, to Kate Smith, born at on . 

Died on ; buried at Perryopob's, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Susannah, born at Dawson, Fayette county, Pa., 
March 10, 1869. 

2 George F., born at Dawson, Fayette county. Pa., 
April 20, 1871. 

3 Elizabeth, born at Dawson, Fayette county. Pa., 
January 10, 1873 . 

4 Hannah, bsrn at Dawson, Fayette county, Pa., 
February 18, 1876. 

5. Ellen, born in Dawson, Fayette county. Pa., 
January 24, 1878. 

6. James, born at Dawson, Fayette county, Pa., 
December 6, 1881. 

7. Dakota, born at Dawson, Fayette county, Pa., 
on April 9, 1884. 

8 Abinah, born at Dawson, Fayette county. Pa., 
October 6, 1886. 

9 Jonathan, born at Dawson, Fayette county, Pa., 
on December 19, 1888. 



KMIGHT FAMILY III 

John Rannells Knight, I-3, son of Susannah Anne 
McGinnis, I-3, and Thomas Knight, married on Jan. 
10, 1871, to Margery Evans. 

CHILDREN 

1 Alverta Estella, born at on June 18, 1873. 

2 Adah, born at on 1884. 

3 Lena, born at on 1886. 



LOJ^G FAMILY I 

Martha Ellen Fowkes, II-i, daughter of Barbara Z. 
Wood, IV-5, and George W. Fowkes, married on Sep- 
tember 15, 1SS6, to E. Long. 



CHILDREN 



1 Annie. 

2 Vernie. 

3 Alice. 

4 David. 

5 Zella. 



LOCKE FAMILY I 

Mina Jane Wood, VI-5, daughter of Capt. John A. 
Wood, II -I, and Lydia Gildersleeve, married on Decem- 
ber 27, 1882, to Charles Edward Locke, D. D., who was 
born at Pittsburg, Pa., on September 9, 1858. 

CHILDREN 

1 Lucile, born at Garrettsville, O., on December 
25, 1883. 

2 Oakley, born in Chartiers township, Allegheny 
county. Pa., on August 10, 18S7. Died January 20, 
1890; buried in Chartiers cemetery. 

3 Ruth, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on November 28, 
1890. 

4 Lydia Margaret, born at Portland, Oregon, on 
March 17, 1894. 

5 Charles Edward, born at Portland, Oregon, on 
December 13, 1S95. 



LELAND FAMILY I 

Minnie Belle Wood, V-9, daughter of William W. 
Wood, I-14, and Elizabeth Jane Athton, married No- 
vember 24, 1881, to Lloyd Garrison Leland, M, D., 
who was born at Windsor, Ashtabula county, O., Jan- 
uary 22, i860. 

CHILDREN 

I Proctor Thayer, born at Edenburg, Lawrence 
county. Pa., on September 18, 1S83. Accidentally 
shot and killed himself on August 26, 1902; buried at 
Newton Falls, O. 



LIJ^DSLEY FAMILF I 

Minnie L. Nichols, I-r, daughter of Phebe A. Strick- 
ler, I-15, and James P. Nichols, married January 25, 
1893, to Aaron P. Lindsley, who was Dorn at New 
Hope, O. For first marriage see Condor Family I. 

CHILDREN 

1 Aaron F., born at Hedge City, Mo., on January 
27, 1894. 

2 John N., born at Hedge City, Mo., on October 

5. 1895- 

3 James C, born at Hedge City, Mo., on January 
21, 1897. 

4 Catharine, born at Hedge City, Mo., on April 11, 
T899. 

5 Annie, born at Hedge City. Mo., on August 15, 
1901. 



LATHROF FAMILY I 

Amy (or Emma) Anne Strickler, I-9, daughter of 
Reumah Anne Wood, 1-6, and Jacob D. Strickler, I, 

married at Connellsville, Pa., (ist) on , 1S5S, to 

George W. Britton, who died in California in i860 of 
smallpox. Second, in 1862 to Lathrop. 



CHILDREN. 



1 Joseph. 

2 George. 



MABMEE FAMILY I 

Ruth McGinnis Knight, I-2, daughter of Susannah 
Anne McGinnis, I-3, and Thomas Knight, married on 
February 23, 1S66, to James K. Marmee, who was born 
at Jacobs Creek, Pa., on May 10, 1847. 

CHILDREN 

1 p. Zetta, born at Jacobs Creek, Pa., on January 
t8, 1867. Married John Gilbert. See Gilbert Family I. 

2 Lusetta Blanche, born at Layton Station, Pa., on 
December 28, 1S68. Married Henry Squire Mix. See 
Mix Family I. 

3 Vaumeeta, born at Jacobs Creek, Pa., on April 
19, 1871. 

4 Adah, born at Jacobs Creek, Pa., on January 12, 
1874. 

5 John Henry, born at Jacobs Creek, Pa., Febru- 
ary 26, 1876. 

6 George, born at Jacobs Creek, Pa., on June 11, 
1877. 

7 Peter, born at Jacobs Creek, Pa., on December 
18, 1879. 

8 Oliver, born at Jacobs Creek, Pa., on March 19, 
1882. 

9 Grover Cleveland, born at Brownell, Kan., on 
September 16, 1885. 



MILLER FAMILY T 

Mary Ellison Wood, VI-2, daughter of John A. Wood, 
II-i, and Lydia Gildersleeve, married June 2, 1874, to 
Rev. Robert Miller, who was born at Finleysville, Pa., 
January 11, 135. Died February 10, 1902; buried at 
Washington, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Lydia Dorthula, born at Pittsburg, Pa., July 31, 
1S75. Married Owen Ellwood Hotle. No issue. 

2 Lucy Ligalls, born at Greensburg, Pa.. April 27, 
1877. Married William H. Roberts. See Roberts 
Family I. 

3 John A. Wood, born at Uniontown, Fayette cou ^ 
ty. Pa., March 14, 1879. 

4 Ella Wood born at LTniontown, I'ayette county. 
Pa , April ir, 1881. 

5 Mina Jeanette, born at Connellsville, Fayette 
county. Pa., August 2, 1883. 

6 Robert Thompson, born at Allegheny, Pa , Sep- 
tember 13, 1S85. Died December 15, 1885; buried at 
Washington, Washington county. Pa. 

7. Samuel Gildersleeve, born at Pittsburg, Pa., 
South Side, January 11, 1S87. Died April 13, 1SS9. 
Buried at Chartier's cemetery. 

8. Rachel Katharine, born at Pittsburg, Pa. Feb. 13 
1890. 

9. Rolfe Thoburn, born at Indiana, Indiana Co., 
Pa., Jan. 18, 1892. 

10. James Alexander, born at Indiana, Indiana Co., 
Pa., Sept. 26, 1893. 



MIX FAMILY I 

Lusetta Blanche Marmee, I-2, daughter of Ruth M. 
Knight, 1-2, and James K. Marmee, married February 
28, 1895, to Henry Squire Mix. 

CHILDREN 

1 James Henry, born on January 7, 1896. 

2 Daisy Harriet, born on May 10, 1S98. 

3 Ruth, born on March 15, 1902. 



MURPHY FAMILY I 

Elizabeth Sproat, I-5, daughter of Mary A. Strickler, 
I-3, and Thomas Sproat, was married June 15, 18S2, to 
John Murphy, who was born in Springfield township. 
Pa., March 12, 1867, and died of catarrhal consump- 
tion, January 23, 1893, in Tyrone township, where he 
had lived since a boy. He was buried in the Cochrane 
cemetery at Dawson, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Samuel Jackson, born at Springgrove, Pa., on 
March 27, 1883. 

2 Belva Lockwood, born at Springgrove, Pa., on 
December 12, 1884. 

3 Daniel Thomas, born at Little York, Pa., on May 
12, 1888. 

4 Phoebe Connor, born at Fayette, Pa., on October 
4, 1890. 

5 Hattie Loraine, born at Dawson, Pa., on March 
II, 1893. 



McCOJ^\NELL FAMILY I 

Mary Jane Nelson, I-i, daughter of Mary A. Wood, 
IV-2, and John K. Nelson, married on October 28, 
1886, to Robert C. McConnell, who was born at Pitts- 
burg, Pa. 



CHILDREN 



1 Ethel Gertrude. 

2 Earl Emerson. 

3 Albert. 

4 Forest Ellwood. 

5 Flora. 

6 Edith. 



McCOJ^XELL FAMILY II 

Susannah Shaffer, T-2, daughter of Elizabeth Wood, 
I-7, and David Shaffer, married John McConnell. 



CHILDREN 



1 Frank. 

2 Robert. 



McDAYID FAMILY I 

Wilhelmina Wood, II-7, daughter of Jonathan, I-5, 
and Wilhelmina Jones, married June 11, 1866, to Alex- 
ander McDavid who was born at Glasgow, Scotland, 
September 9, 1S41. 

CHILDREN 

1 Kate Esplen, born at Pittsburg, Pa., July 16, 
1866, married Charles McKenzie Graham. See Gra- 
ham Family I. 

2 Martha Henderson, born at Pittsburg, Pa., April 
I, 1868, married John iVIilnor Weaver. Sec Weaver 
Family I. 

3 John Wood, born at Pittsburg, Pa., February 28, 
1871, married Elizabeth Bauer. See McDavid Family II. 

4 Mina, born at Pittsburg, Pa., July 26, 1S73. 
"Died December 10, 1876; buried Chartier's cemetery. 

5 James Alexander, born at Pittsburg, Pa., Dec- 
ember 17, 1877, rnarried Matilda Keisling. See Mc- 
David Family III. 

6 Anna Sophia, born at Pittsburg, Pa., February 
13, 1880; died October — 18S0. P>uried in Chartier's 
cemetery, Pa. 

7 Harry Chapman, born at Pittsburg, Pa., May 28, 
1SS4. 



McDAVID FAMILY II 

John Wood McDavid, I-3, son of Wilhelmina Wood, 
II-7, and Alexander McDavid, married October 27, 
1897, to Elizabeth Bauer. 

CHILDREN 

I Angelina. 



McDAVID FAMILY III 

James Alexander McDavid, I-5, son of Wilhelmina 
Wood, 11-7, and Alexander McDavid, married oh Oc- 
tober — , 1901, to Matilda Keisling. 



CHILDREN 



1 Ruth Elizabeth. 

2 Helen. 



Mary Anne Wood,I-3, (laughter of Capt. Abinali and 
Susaiinali Wood, I, married January — ,1821, to George 
McGinnis, who was born in Franklin tc^wnsliip, Fay- 
ette county, Pa., on January 13, i8oi. Died December 
9, i860; buried at East Liberty, Pa. 

CHII.DREN 

1 David D., l)orn at Dawson, Pa., on March 16, 

1822. Married and living at Dresden, (). 

2 Abinah, born at Dawson, Pa., on Sc])teml)er 3, 

1823. Married. 

3 Snsannali Anne, born at Dawson, Pa., on July 
21, 1826. Died of dropsy on March 23, 1898; buried 
at Perryopohs, Pa. Married to Thonias Knight, who 
was born at Conncllsville, Pa., on June 22, rSi8. Sec 
Knigiit l*'atnily 1. 

4 Samuel II., born at Dawson, Pa., on February 
29, 1S28. Married. 

5 Jonathan, born at Dawson, Pa., on F'ebruary 26, 
1S30. Married. 

6 Hannah, l)orn at Dawson, I'a.,on November 30, 
1832. Died at Dresden, Ohio, on July 7, 1869; buried 
at Dresden. 

7 Robert, born at Dawson, Pa., on March 2, 1834. 
Died in infancy. 

8 liurris, born at Dawson, Pa., April 3, 1836, 
Died in infancy, 

9 Elizabeth, born at Dawson, Pa., on March 4, 
1838; died in infancy. 

10 Fallen, born at Dawson, Pa., September, 10,1840. 
Died 1875. 

11 Mary Jane, born at Perryopolis, Pa., March i, 
1843, marrieil to Thomas G. Gilmore. See Gilmore 
Family I . 

12 John Newton, born at Perryopolis, Pa., F\4)ru- 
ary 26 1844; April 25, 1898. Buried in Creston, Iowa. 
Married to Mary lii. Davidson. See McGinnis Family II 



McGIJfjYlS FAMILr II 

John Newton McGinnis, I-12, son of Mary A. Wood, 
I-3, and George W. McGinnis, married March 28, 1867, 
to Mary Elizabeth Davidson, who was born at Con- 
nellsville September 3, 1845. 

CHILDREN 

1 Annie Luella, born at Dawson, Pa., on January 
16, 1868. Married Henry Seigel Daniel. See Daniel 
Family I. 

2 Naomi May, born at Daw.son, Pa., on May 6, 
1869. Married Thompson. See Thompson Fam- 
ily II. 

3 Mary Jane, born at Dawson, Pa., on Dec. 16, 
1871. Married Peter Joseph Nugent. See Nugent 
Family I. 

4 Bessie I5eatty, born at Vanderbilt, Pa., on Jan. 
^5* '^73- Married George Washington Hawker. See 
Hawker Family I. 

5 George Wiliiam, l)orn at Vanderbilt, Pa., on 
April 15, 1876. 

6 Emma Gertrude, born at Creston, Iowa, Sept. 2, 
1879; ^^'^^ January 30, 1894. Buried in Graceland cem- 
etery, Creston. Iowa. 



XUOKXT FAMILr I 

Mary Jane McGinnis, II-3, daughter of John Newton 
McGinnis, I-12, and .Mary Elizabeth Davidson, married 
May 24, 1897, to i'eter Jo.seph Nugent, who was born 
at Kewanee, II!., on October 11, 1866. 

CHILDREN 

1 Mary Margaret, born at Creston, Iowa, on Janu- 
ary 27, 1898. 

2 John Paul, born at Creston, Iowa, on December 
7, 1900. 

3 Naomi Gertrude, born at Creston, Iowa, on Oc- 
tober 26, 1902 . 



JflCHOLS FAMILY I 

Phoebe Anne Strickler,' I-15, Reumah Anne Wood, 
1-6, and Jacob D. Strickler, I, married on Sept. 17, 
1868 to James P. Nichols who was born at Ursa, 111., 
on March 10, 1847. 

CHILDREN 

1 Minnie L., born at Mendon, 111., on August 25, 
1869. Married ist, to John E. Condor. See Condor 
Family I. Second to Aaron P. Lindsley. See Linds- 
ley Family I. 

2 Susan F., born at Mendon, 111., on Jaa. 5, 1872. 
Died August 28, 1878. 

3 Melvin C, born at Lima, 111., on Aug. 21, 1875. 
Married Jennie Shiebling. See Nichols Family II. 

4 Olive C, born at Georgetown, Col., on May 20, 
1877. Married Clarence Smith. See Smith Family I. 

5 Jesse B. born at Lima, 111., on Jan. 17, 1878. 

6 Horace E., born at Lima, 111., on Sept. 7, 1880. 

7 Roy H., born at Labell, Mo., on Aug. 31, 1883. 

8 James T., born at Labell, Mo., Mar. 27, 1889. 



JVICHOLS FAMILY II 

Melvin C. Nichols, I-3, son of Phoebe A. Strickler, 
I-15, and James P. Nichols, married on May 4,1901, to 
Jennie Shiebling. 

CHILDREN 

Alice, E. born at Morgan, Minn., October 30, 1902. 



J^ELSOM FAMILY I 

Mary Anne Wood, IV-2, daughter of David D. Wood, 
I-ii, and Barbara Zelphor P'owkes, married January 2, 

1858, to John Keifer Nelson, who was born at Pittsburg, 
Pa., February 18, 1822 or 1823. Died January 22, 
1S96; buried in Homewood cemetery, Pittsburg, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 P.'Iary Jane, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on August 4, 

1859. Died December 18, 1900; buried in Homewood 
cemetery, Pittsburg, Pa. Married Robert C. McCon- 
nell. See McConnell Family I. 

2 Lucinda Ellen, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Oc- 
tober 10, 1S61. Married William Rainbow. See Rain- 
bow Family I. 

3 John Grazier, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on May 27, 
1864. 

4 Maude Isabella, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on A])ril 
8, 1 866. Married William Stainer. See Stainer Fam- 
ily I. 

5 Albert Jefferson, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Oc- 
tober 16, 1867, Died September 18, 1SS7; buried in 
Homewood cemetery, Pittsburg, Pa. 

6 Sarah Esther, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on April 
16, 1870. Married Ellsworth Dean. See Dean Fam- 
ily I. 

7 Leonard Wood, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on No- 
vember 27, 1871. Died June 27, 1899; buried in Home- 
wood cemetery, Pittsburg, Pa. Married Margaret 
Shellcross. No issue. 

8 Clemence Charles, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
March 25, 1875. 



PHILLIPS FAMILY I 

Stella HornerWood, IX-3, daughter of Capt. Jonathan 
H. Wood, II-5, and Margaret A. Michaels, married on 
September 30, 1885, to William A. Phillips, who was 
born at on , Died October — , 1S90. 

CHILDREN 

1 Jonathan Wood, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Sep- 
tember 3, 1S86. 

2 Howard, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on , 1S89. 



ROBERTS FAMILY II 

Lucy Ingalls Miller, I-2, daughter of Mary Ellison 
Wood, VI-2, and Rev. Robert T. Miller, married on 
October 3, 1901, to William Homer Roberts, who was 
born at Castle Craig, W. Va., on November 8, 1877. 

CHILDREN 

I Samuel Miller, born at Ford City, Pa. 



RAIJVBOW FAMILY I 

Lucinda Ellen Nelson, I-2, daughter of Mary A. 
Wood, IV-2, and John K. Nelson, married on July 14, 
1881, to William RainDow, who was born at Pittsburg, 
Pa., on June 21, 1856. 







CHILDREN 


I 


Leathia. 




2 


Clarence. 




3 


Kenneth. 




4 


Mary Lois. 




5 


Pennsylvania. 




6 


Olive. 




7 


William. 





SUTER FAMILY I 

Sarah Gilmore, II-i, daughter of Mary Ellen Knight, 
I-4, and John Gilmore, married June 11, 1894, to Jack- 
son A.. Suter, who was born at Ruffsdale, Pa., on June 
1 1, 1869. 

CHILDREN 

1 E. R. Brooks, born at Ruffsdale, Pa., on Sep- 
tember 24, 1895. 

2 E. L. O., born at Tyrone township, Fayette 
county, Pa., on December 6, 1898. 

3 Gilmore Lee, born at Tyrone township, Fayette 
county, Pa., on October 28, 1901. 



SPRA G VE FAMIL Y I 

Ella May Wood, XIV-3, daughter of Thos. R. Wood, 
V-i, and Sarah Elizabeth Brubach, married on Decem- 
ber 28, 1S93, to Clarence Oscar Sprague, who was born 
at Andover, Ohio, on April 10, 1872. 

CHILDREN 

1 Edith Pauline, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Decem- 
ber 31, 1S94. Died of typhoid fever, August i, 1901; 
buried at Andover, Ohio. 

2 Clarence Lavelle, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on De- 
cember 18, 1895. Died December 19, 1895; buried at 
Andover, Ohio. 

3 Gale Wood, born at Andover, Ohio, on May 30, 
1897. 



STRICKLER FAMILF I 

Reumah Anne Wood, 1-6, daughter of Capt. Abinah 
and Susannah Wood, I, married in 1826 or 1827 to 
Jacob D. Strickler, (parents frorn^Germany) who was 
born at Broadford, Pa., on April 22, 1801. Died Feb- 
ruary 14, 1877; buried in Cochrane cemetery, Tyrone 
township, Fayette county. Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Susannah Anne, born at Broadford, Pa., on De- 
cember 15, 1S2S. Married xst, in 1844, to Isaac Dawson, 
who was born at Connellsville, Pa., in December, 1826; 
died at Dawson, Pa , on April 16, 1856. Second, on 
May 16, 1861, to John Ruffcorn, who was born in Oliio 
November 10, 1810. Died August 14, 1891, at Lor- 
raine, 111. No issue. 

2 Frances, born at Broadford, Pa., on May — , 1830. 
Died April 16, 1850, at Dawson, Pa. Married Alex- 
ander Fairchild. See Fairchild Family I. 

3 Mary Anne, born at Broadford, Pa., on August 
27, 1831. Died October i, 1896; buried in Cochrane 
cemetery, Dawson, Pa. Married Thomas Sproat. See 
Sproat Family I. 

4 Nancy, born at Broadford, Pa., on March — , 
1833. Died of cholera in 1844 or 1848; buried at 
Broadford. 

5 Sarah Sturt, born at Broadford, Pa., on October 

23, 1834. Married Joseph Jordan. See Jordan Fam- 
ily I. 

6 Henry Wood, born at Broadford, Pa., on April 

24, 1836. Married Nancy Jane Hardy. See Strickler 
Family II. 

7 Jacob Wood, born at Broadford, Pa., on October 
— , 1837. Married ist, Magdalena Elizabeth Butler. 
Second, Mrs. Sarah Taylor. See Strickler Family HI. 

8 David Wood, born at Broadford, Pa., October 
1839. Married, ist, Laura Bringman; 2nd, Mrs. Hol- 
den. See Strickler Family, IV. 

9 Amy, or Emma, Anne born at Broadford, Pa., 1842; 
buried at Connellsville, Pa., married, ist, in 1858 to 
George W. Britton. No issue. Second, in 1862 to 
Lathrop. See Lathrop Family I. 



10 Burris W., born at Broadford, Pa., July 22, 1841; 
died at Alliquippa, Pa., Aug. 28 1902; buried in Quak- 
er cemetery. Perryopolis, Pa. Married Edith Anne 
Stickel. See Strickler Family V. 

11 Joseph R., born at Broadford, Pa., October 1845. 
Accidentally killed by the cars in Missouri, September 
12; buried at Campoint, 111. 

12 John T., born at Broadford, Pa., April 1847. 
Died in 1S63 of starvation in .'\ndersonville prison. 

13 Reuraah Anne, born at Broadford, Pa., Janu- 
184S; died of cholera Feb. 184S. 

14 Elizabeth, born at Broadford, Pa., August, 1S49. 
Married, ist. unknown; 2nd, — Brothers. 

15 Phoebe Anne, born at Broadford, Pa., Septem- 
ber 12, 1S52. Married to James P. Nichols. See 
Nichols Family I. 



STRICKLER FAMILY II 

Henry Wood Strickler, 1-6, son of Reumah Anne 
Wood, 1-6, and Jacob D. Strickler, I, married June 5, 
1856, to Nancy Jane Hardy, who was born at Mendon, 
111., on February 24, 1S35. 

CHILDREN 

1 Baptist Hardy, born at Lorraine, 111., on August 
29, 1862. Married Ida Kdda. See Strickler Family VI. 

2 Emma, born at Lorraine, 111., on June 4, 1865. 
Married ist, to David Card. Second, to Millard Fill- 
more Curless. See Card Family I. 

3 Daughter, born Oct. 23, 1S66. Died in infancy. 

4 Charles A , born at Lorraine, 111., on January 27, 
1870. Married Cordelia Bagerly. See Strickler Fam- 
ily VII. 

5 Fannie E., born at Lorraine, 111., on June 24, 
1873. Married William O. Tompson. See Tompson 
Family I. 

6 Harry C, born at Lorraine, 111., on April 11, 1877. 



STRICKLEE FAMILY III 

Jacob Wood Strickler, I-7, son of Reumah Anne 
Wood, 1-6, and Jacob D. Strickler, I, married isl:, on 
April — , 1856, to Magdalena E. Butler. Second, on 
December — , 1867, to Mrs. Sarah Taylor. 

CHILDREN 

1 Emma, married twice and has three children. 

2 Maggie, married and has one child. 

3 Samantha. Dead. 

4 Daughter died in infancy. 

5 Adda, married twice and has three children. 

6 Susan, married and has three children. 

7 Adda, married Arthur Dumbauld and has two 
children. 

8 Josephine, married Hoffman. 

9 Charles. 

10 Jacob ) ™ . 

r 1 > Twins. 
IT Joseph ) 

T2 Lorraine. 

13 Norman. Died at age of 3 years. 

14 John. Dead. 



STRICKLER FAMILY IV 

David Strickler, 1-8, son of Reumah Anne Wood, 
1-6, and Jacob D. Strickler, I, married, ist, April, 
1863, to Laura Bringman. Second, 18S4, Mrs. Holden. 

CHILDREN 

1 Nannie. Died at 6 years. 

2 Charles. 



S TRICKIER FAMILY V 

Burris Wood Strickler, T-io, son of Reumah Anne 
Wood, 1-6, and Jacob D. Strickler, I, married August 
9, 1 866 to Edith Anne Stickel, wlio was born at Perry- 
opolis, Pa., January 23, 1844. 

CHILDREN. 

1 Phoebe Jane born at Perryopolis, Pa., May 19, 
1867. Died September 27, 1879; buried in Cochrane 
cemetery, Tyrone township, Fayette county. Pa. 

2 John Cochrane, born in Tyrone township. Pa., 
May 16, 1869. Married, ist, Catharine Anne Nagle. 
Second, Catharine Lindner. See Strickler Family VIII. 

3 Joseph Samuel, born at Campoint, 111., June 15, 
1871. Married Mary Anne McClure. See Strickler 
Family IX. 

4 Ella, born at Dawson, Pa., June 6, 1873. 

5 Charles Edv/ard, born at Dawson, Pa., on June 
21, 1875. Married Gertrude Eena Conchat. Sec Strick- 
ler Family X. 



STRICKLER FAMILF VI 

Rev. Baptist Hardy Strickler, II-i, son of Rev. Henry 
W. Strickler, 1-6, and Nancy Jane Hardy, married Sep- 
tember 30, 1894, to Ida Edda, who was born at Men- 
don, 111., July 3, 1862. 

CHILDREN 

I Daughter born at Lorraine, 111., April 26, 1896. 
Died in infancy; buried at Lorraine, 111. 



STRICKLER FAMILY' VI [ 

Charles A. Strickler, I--4, son of Rev. Henry W. 
Strickler, 1-6, and Nancy Jane Hardy, married on April 
20, 1S92, to Cordelia A. Bagerly, who was b(^ru at 
Waverly, 111., on February 22, 1870. 

CHILDREN 

1 Daniel Bagerly, born in Adams county, 111., on 
May 9, 1893. 

2 Glen Wood, born in Adams county, 111., on Feb- 
ruary 27, 1895. 

3 Claude David, born in Adams county, 111., on 
March 31, 1896. 

4 Max Bass, born in Adams county, 111., on March 
28, 1898. Died November 22, 189S; buried at Lor- 
raine, 111. 

5 Fred Crane, born in Adams county. 111., on March 
28, 1900. Died on March 17, 1903, of pneumonia and 
was buried at Lorraine, 111. 

6 Vera Ruby, born in Adams county. 111., on Feb- 
ruary 26, 1902. 



STRICKLER FAMILY VIII 

John Cochrane Strickler, V-2, son of Burris W. 
Strickler, I-io, and Edith A. Stickel, married ist, on 
May 14, 1891, to Catharine Anne Nagle, who was born 
at Pittsburg, Pa., on September 27, 1867. Died on 
January 14, 1899; buried at McKees Rocks, Pa. Sec- 
ond, on November 27. 1902, to Catharina Lindner, who 
was born in Germany on November 3, 1878. 

CHILDREN 

1 Anne May, born at Esplen, Pa., on February 29, 
1892. Died June 12, 1892. 

2 William Harrison, born at Esplen, Pa., on April 
26, 1895. 

3 John Cochrane, born at Zelienople, Pa., on May 
26, 1899. Died July 25, 1899; buried at Zelienople, Pa. 



S TRICKIER FAMILF IX 

Joseph Samuel Strickler, V-3, son of Burris W. 
Strickler, I-io, and Edith A. Stickel, married \Tay 31, 
1894, to Mary Anne McClure, who was born at Sewick- 
ly, Pa., on May 11, 1875. 

CHILDREN 

1 Calvin Wain, born at Aliquippa, Pa., on June 3, 
1895. 

2 Floyd Miner, born at Moscow, W. Va., on Octo- 
ber xg, 1896. 

3 Emma Pearl, born at Fairview, W. Va., January 
9, 1898. 

4 Joseph Hull, born at Hopewell, Pa., on August 
22, 1899. 

5 Laura Belle, born at Hopewell, Pa., on Novem- 
ber II, 1900. Died July 21, 1901; buriod at Monaca, 
Pa. 

6 Edith May, born at Alequippa, Pa., on Novem- 
ber 20, 1902. 



STRICKLER FAMILY X 

Charles Edward Strickler, V-5, son of Burris W. 
Strickler, I-io, and Edith A. Stickel, married April 15, 
1901, to Gertrude Lena Conchet, who was born in Ger- 
many on September 3, 1883. 

CHILDREN 

I David Earl, born at Aliquippa, Pa., on January 
5, 1902. Died on July 25, 1902. 



SFBOAT FAMILY I 

Mary Anne Strickler, 1-3, daughter of Reumah Anne 
Wood, 1-6, and Jacob D. Strickler, married on July 4, 
1S54, to Thomas Sproat, who was born at Edinburgh, 
Scotland, on May 13, 1829. Died on April 11, 1902; 
buried in Cochrane cemetery, Tyrone township, Fay- 
ette county. Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Amelia Matilda, born in Lower Tyrone township, 
Fayette county. Pa., on June 22, 1S55. Married Ap- 
oilos Cable. See Cable Family I. 

2 Daniel, born in Lower Tyrone township, Fayette 
county. Pa., on January 19, 1858. Married Mary Her- 
bert. See Sproat Family IL 

3 Mary E., born in Lower Tyrone township, Fay- 
ette county, Pa., on April 24, i860. Married George 
Herbert. See Herbert Family L 

4 David, born in Lower Tyrone township, Fayette 
county, Pa., on April 2, 1862. Died March 14, 1864; 
buried in Cochrane graveyard, Lower Tyrone township, 
Fayette county. Pa. 

5 Elizabeth, born in Lower Tyrone township, Fay- 
ette county, Pa., on February 5, 1864. Married John 
Murphy. See Murphy Family L 

6 Barbara, born in Lower Tyrone township, Fay- 
ette county. Pa., on February 22, 1866. Unmarried. 

7 Phoebe Anne, born in Lower Tyrone township, 
Fayette county, Pa., on January 4, 1868. Died May 
II, 1895; buried in Cochrane cemetery, Tyrone town- 
ship, Fayette county. Pa. Married Levi Lewin, No 
records. 

8 Clara Cochrane, born in Lower Tyrone township, 
Fayette county. Pa., on February i, 1870. Married 
Thomas Henry Herbert. See Herbert Family H. 

9 Margaret, born in Lower Tyrone township, Fay- 
ette county. Pa., on June 14, 1872. Died on March 
i3> 1873; buried in Cochrane cemetery, Tyrone town- 
ship, Fayette county. Pa. 

10 James C, born in Lower Tyrone township, Fay- 
ette county. Pa., on January 22, 1S74. No records. 



SPROAT FAMILY II 

Daniel Sproat, I-2, son of Mary Anne Strickler, I-3, 
and Jacob D. Strickler, married Mary E. Herbert, who 
was born in Tyrone township, Fayette county, Pa., on 
March i, 1862. 

CHILDREN 

r Thomas H., born in Tyrone township, Fayette 
county, Pa., on July 14, 1S83. 

2 Hixon, born in Tyrone township, Fayette county. 
Pa., on October 22, 1S85. 

3 Mary M., born in Tyrone township, Fayette coun- 
ty. Pa., on December 19, 18S7. Died Septemi)er 28, 
1889. 

4 Wyona, born in Tyrone township, Fayette coun- 
ty. Pa., on October 6, 1889. 

5 James W., born in Tyrone township, Fayette 
county, Pa., on November 19, 1891. 

6 Clara B., born in Tyrone township, Fayette coun- 
ty. Pa., on November 25, 1893. 

7 Henrietta, born in Tyrone townsliip, Fayette coun- 
ty. Pa., on May 25, 1895. 

8 Florence, born in Tyrone township, Fayette coun- 
ty, Pa., on January t8, 1897. 

9 Lulu, born in Tyrone township, Fayette county. 
Pa., on March 13, 1899. 

ID Maud R., born in Tyrone township, Fayette 
county. Pa., on July 31, 1902. 



SHAFFER FAMILY I 

Elizabeth Wood, I-7, daughter of Capt. Abinah and 
Susannah Wood, I, married David Shaffer, who was 
born in iSoo and died in 1S47. 

CHILDREN 

1 John M., died September 26; 1852. Married 
Mary Simpson. 

2 Susannah. Married 1st, John McConnell. Sec- 
ond, Cunningham. See McConnell Family II. 

3 David, born on May 18, 1831. Drowned in the 
Ohio river at Pittsburg, Pa., in 1902. Married Johanna 
Augustine. See Shaffer Family II. 

4 Sarah. Married Andrew Young. See Young 
Family I. 

5 Benjamin Franklin, died January 30, 1899. Mar- 
ried Elizabeth Stewart. See Shaffer Family V. 

6 Henry. Was married, and wife died in 1902. 

7 Elizabeth. Died in 1849. 

8 George. See Shaffer Family VI. 

9 Abner Jackson. Married Martha Carmont. See 
Shaffer Family VII. 



SHAFFER FAMILY II 

David Shaffer, I-3, son of Elizabeth Wood, I-7, and 
David Shaffer, I, married May 3, 1853, to Johanna Au- 
gustine. Died July 22, 1900. 

CHILDREN 

1 John William, born at on June 9, 1854. 

2 David Alvin, born at on May 4, 1856. 

3 Leander Frederic, born at on March 5, 

Dead. 

4 George Washington. 

5 Austin Jennings. 

6 Elizabeth. 

7 Samuel, born on July 2, 1859. Married to Ma- 
tilda Graham. See Shaffer Family III. 

8 Ulysses Grant, born on September 5, 1866. 
Married to Mary Winkler. See Shaffer Family IV. 

9 Schuyler Colfax. 
10 Viola. 



SHAFFER FAMILY III 

Samuel Shaffer, II-7, son of David Shaffer, I-3, and 
Johanna Augustine, married to Matilda Graham, who 
was born on December 2, 1859. 

CHILDREN 

r Hannah H., born on July 2, 1881. 

2 William A., born on December 29, 18S2, 

3 Harry C, born on March 4, 1885. 

4 John G., born on January 4, 18S8. 

5 Milly W., born on August 17, 1891. 

6 Samuel D. A., born on April 11, 1894. 



SHAFFER FAMIL Y IV 

Ulysess Grant Shaffer, II-8, son of David Shaffer, 
I-3, and Johanna Augustine, married Mary Winkler. 

CHILDREN 

1 Margaret Estella May, born on Aug. 6, 1S98. 

2 Viola Elizabeth, born on Dec. 14, 1901. 



SHAFFER FAMILY V 

Benjamin Franklin Shaffer, I-5, son of Elizabeth 
Wood, I-7, and David Shaffer, married Elizabeth Stew- 
art, who died at Grafton, Pa., on January 9, 1903. 

CHILDREN 

1 Dot, who married — Bratch. 

2 Emma, who married — Maryman. 

3 Adda, who married — McCurdy. 



SHAFFER FAMILr VI 

George Shaffer, 1-8, was the son of Elizabeth Wood, 
I-7 and David Shaffer. We failed to obtain any records 
of his wife. 



CHILDREN 



1 Lloyd. 

2 Harry. 

3 Ethel. 



SHAFFER FAMILY VII 

Abner Jackson Shaffer, I-9, son of Elizabeth Wood, 
I-7, and David Shaffer, married Martha Carmont. 

CHILDREN 

1 Adney. 

2 Annie. Married — Walbt-rt. 

3 Ella. Married George Frazier. 

4 Maud. 

5 Bessie. 

6 Bullia. 

7 Margaret. 

8 Flecy. 



ST AIMER FAMILY I 

Maude lasbella Nelson, I-4, daughter of Mary A. 
Wood, IV-2, and John K. Nelson, married on October 
2, 1896, to William Stainer, who was born at Kids- 
grove, Staffordshire, England, on June 12, 1870. 

CHILDREN 

1 Harold Nelson, born at Leechburg, Pa., on Jan- 
uary 25, 1899. Died July 27, 1901; buried in Home- 
wood cemetery, Pittsburg. 

2 William Ellsworth Clyde, born at Pittsburg, Pa., 
on September 27, 1901. 



SMITH FAMILY 1 

Olive C. Nichols, I-4, daughter of Phoebe A. Strick- 
ler, I-15, and James P. Nichols, married on September 
9, 1894, to Clarence Smith, who was born at Lewis- 
town, Mo., on June 11, 1873. 

CHILDREN 

1 Elsie, born at La Belle, Mo., on October 2, 1895. 

2 Paul M., born at Toland, Mo., October 2, 1897. 

3 William D., born at Maywood, Mo., June 28, 
1899. 

4 Firman N., born at La Belle, Mo., on August 23, 
1901. 



SMITH FAMILY II 

Elizabeth Ainsworth, IH-i, daughter of George Ains- 
worth. 1-2, and Mary J. Carmont, married to James 
Smith. 

CHILDREN 

I Lela. 



STACY FAMILY I 

Carrie Ainsworth, in-2, daughter of Geo. Ains- 
worth, L2, and Mary J. Carmont, married Mr. Stacy. 



CHILDREN 



1 Mearl. 

2 Minnie. 

3 Annie. 



TOMPSOJ^' FAMILY I 

Fannie E. Strickler, IT-5, daughter of Rev. Henry W. 
Strickler, 1-6, and Nancy Jane Hardy, married on Feb- 
ruary 21, 1 901, to William O. Tompson, who was born 
at Adrian, 111., on August 25, 1876. 

CHILDREN, 

I Earl E., born at Adrian, 111., on February 15, 
1902. 



thompsojy family II 

Naomi May McGinnis, II-2, daughter of John New- 
ton McGinnis, I-12, and Mary Elizabeth Davidson, 
married June 8, 1891 to — Thompson. 

CHILDREN 

1 Mabel Tay, born at Lemars, Iowa, Aug. 20, 1892. 

2 Donald Clinton, born at Galesburg, 111., Aug. 21, 
1894. 



WEAVER FAMILY I 

Martha Henderson McDavid, I-2, daughter of VVil- 
helmina Wood, II-7, and Alexander McDavid, married 
to John Milnor Weaver, who was born at Pittsburg, Pa., 
on August 4, 1866. 

CHILDREN 

1 Raymond Milnor, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
April 21. 1890. 

2 Ethel Jean, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on December 
18, 1802. 



WOOD FAMILY I 

CAPT. ABIN.VR WOOD, son of Jonathan and Reu- 
mali Wood, of New Jersey, was born in New Jersey 
on July 7, 1777. Died September 23, 1852. Married 
August 17, 1799, to SUSANNAH HUMPHREYS, 
daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Flumphreys. wlio was 
born in New Jersey or Maryland on January 12, 17S3. 

Died on April 16, 1S56. Both buried in Hargey's 
graveyard, Pittsburg, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Ellinor, born in New Jersey on April r, 1802. 
When about fifteen years of age slu; was visiting friends 
in Philadelphia, and was taken suddenly ill and died 
while there. 

2 Martha, born in New Jersey on February 13, 
1S03, Died January 30, 1804. 

4 ?%Iary Anne, born in New Jersey on May 3, 1S05, 
Died February 9, 18S6; buried at Bryan, Pa. Married 
George W. McGinnis. See McGinnis Family I. 

4 Ruth, born in New Jersey on February 16, 1S07. 
Died Septeuiber 25, 1809. 

5 Jonathan Humphreys, born at Camden, N. J., 
on October 29, 1809. Died June 4, 1849, of cholera; 
buried in Cljarticrs cemetery. Pa. Married Wilhelniina 
Jones. See Wood Family H. 

6 Reumah Anne, born in New Jersey on May 3, 
i8ri. Died July 3, 1856, of typhoid fever; buried at 
Broadford, Pa. Married Jacob D. Stricl<ler. See 
Strickler Family I. 

7 Elizabeth, born in New Jersey on April 22, 1813. 
Died February 16, 1886. Married Daniel Shaffer. See 
Sliaffer Family I. 

8 Emma Ann, born in New Jersey on February — . 
Died April 19, 1886. Married John Airhart. See Air- 
hart Family I. 

9 Mercella, born in New Jersey on March 24, . 

Died June — , 1892. Married William l^'ov/kes. See 
Fowkes Family I. 

10 Burris Doudney, born in New Jersey on Novem- 
ber 9, 1815. Mysteriously disappeared in 1854. Mar- 
ried to Julia Blachford. See Wood Family HI. 

11 David Duffel, born in Fayette county. Pa., on 



December 23, 1S20, Died October 5, 1871; buried in 
Fairview cemetery, McKeesport, Pa. Married Barbara 
Zelphor Fowkes. See Wood Family II. 

12 Susannah R., born in Pennsylvania on June 11, 
1822. Died November 14, 1896; buried in Highwood 
cemetery, Allegheny, Pa. Married to William R. Ains- 
worth. See Ainsworth Family I. 

13 John Davis, born in Pennsylvania on October 
14, 1826. Died in early manhood. 

14 Wm. Walker, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on July 4, 
1828. Married Elizabeth Jane Ashton. See Wood 
Family V. 



WOOD FAMILY II 

Jonathan H.Wood, I-5,son of Capt. Abinah and Sus- 
annah Wood, I, married Jan. 5, 1830 to Wilhemina 
Hunsan Jones, who was born on July 18, 1815, at Pitts- 
burg, Pa. Died on July 20, 1891; buried in Chartiers 
cemetery. Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 John .'Mrhart, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Feb. 28, 
1831. Married to Lydia Gildersleeve. See Wood Fam- 
ily VI. 

2 Catharine, born on Sept. 22, 1833. Died May 25, 
1880. Married John Esplin. No records. 

3 Burris Doudney, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Mar. 
15, 1836. Died in New Orleans, July 22, 1892, buried 
in Chartiers cemetery, Pa. Married, ist to Miriam An- 
na Widney. Second to Sarah Emma Phillips. See 
Wood Family VII. 

4 David Duffel Wood, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
March 2, 1838. Married ist to Rachel Laird. Second 
to Alice M. Burddtte. See Wood Family VIII. 

5 Jonathan Humphreys, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
Nov. 13, 1840. Married Margaret Anne Michaels. See 
Wood Family IX. 

6 Frederic Lawerence, born in Pittsburg, Pa. on 
April 22, 1843. Died on Sept. 28, 18 — .Probably 1843. 

7 Wilhemina, born at Pittsburg, Pa. on June 28, 



i844- Married Alexander McDavid. See McDavid 
Family I. 

8 William Murphey born at Pittsburg on Jan. 26, 
1846. Died March 8, 1896. Married Julia Breitlauch, 
who was born in Germany. 

9 James Oldam, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on June 26, 
1849. Married Sophia Breitlauch. See Wood Family 
XXVI. 



WOOD FAMILY III 

Burris Doudney Wood, I-io, son of Capt. Abinah 
and Susannah Wood, I. Married May i, 1838 to Julia 
Blachford. 

CHILDREN 

1 John Denver, born at Pittsburg, Pa., April 23, 
184T. Died August 31, 1S90; buried in Highwoud 
cemetery at Allrgheny, Pa. See Wood Family X. 

2 Burris. See Wood Family XXVII. 

3 William. 

4 George. 

5 Reumah Anne, married Thomas M. Tatem, who 
was born in 1838. Died at Allegheny City, on July 5, 
1903. 

6 Margret, married Gerdern. 



WOOD FAMILY IV 

David Duffel Wood, I-ii, son of Capt. Abinah and 
Susannah Wood, I, married iVlarch 7, 1S39, to Ba'^bara 
Zelphor Fowkes, who was born at Chelsean Lock, Eng- 
land, on May 4, 1818. 

CHILDREN 

1 Ellinor, born January 22, 1S40. Drowned in tb.e, 
Monongahela river on July 27, 1854; buried in Squirrel 
Hill cemetery. 

2 Mary Anne, born in Peoples township, Allegheny 
county, Pa,, on May 12, 1S42. Died September 22, 
1888; buried in Homewood cemetery, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Married John Keifer Nelson. See Nelson Family I. 

3 Martha, born at Pittsburg on December 31, 1843. 
Married J. Daniel Delo. See Delo Family I. 

4 Abinah Belford, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Sep- 
tember II, 1845. Married Mary Jacobs. See Wood 
Family XL 

5 Barbara Zelphor, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Oc- 
tober 27, 1847. Married George W. Fowkes. See 
Fowkes Family IL 

6 Susannah Humphreys, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
December 4, 1851. Married James ¥. Delo. See De- 
lo Family H. 

7 Jonathan Humphreys, born at McCoy's Place, 
Allegheny county. Pa., on August 7, 1S55. Mariied 
Margaret Moore. See Wood Family XH. 

8 Lydia, born September 7, 1857. Died June 25, 
1887; buried in Fairview cemetery, McKeesport, Pa. 
Married John Hughes. 

9 Rachel, born at Glenwood, Pa., on February 22, 
i860. Married Reuben Abbis. See Abbis Family L 

10 George Edward, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on De- 
cember 29, 1867. Married Sadie L. Goe. See Wood 
Family XHL 



WOOD FAMILY r 

William Walker Wood, I-14, son of Capt. Abinah 
and Susannah Wood, I, married on July 2, 1848 to 
Elizabeth Jane Ashton, who was born at Pittsburg, on 
Oct. 31, 1829. Died at Edenburg, Pa., on July 7, 1S9S; 
buried at Andover, Ohio. 

CHILDREN 

1 Thomas Renshaw, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
April 28, 18J9. Married Sarah Elizabeth Brubach. 
See Wood Family XIV. 

2 Cecelia Estella, born at Pittsburg Pa. on January 
7, 1851. Died on April 7, 1851 at Pittsburg, Pa. 

3 Cornelia Jane, born at Pittsburg, Pa. on Febru- 
ary 22, 1852. Died at Edenburg, Pa. on September 
16, 1865. 

4 Minerva Adazellah, born at Edenburg, Pa. on 
October 3, 1854. Married ist, December 25, 1877, 
Albert Gale Leland. M. D. Second, May 4, 1887, 
Royal Charles Burnett. No issue. 

5 Williatn James, born at Edenburg, Pa. on Feb- 
ruary 22, 1857. Married on May 2.\, 1883, Elizabeth 
Mary Heasley. No issue. 

6 Charles Welden, born at Allegheny, Pa. on May 
20, 1859. Married Matilda Scott. See Wood Family 
XV. 

7 Elmer E. Ellsworth, born at Edenburg, Pa. on 
June II, 1861. Died in 1864 at Edenburg, Pa. 

8 Samuel Richard, born at Edenburg, Pa. on May 
10, 1863. Married to Minnie Sherwood Custard. See 
Wood Family XVI. 

9 Minnie Belle, born at Edenburg, Pa. on June 12, 
1865. Married to Lloyd Garrison Leland, M. D. See 
Leland Family I. 

10 John Airhart Wood, born at Edenburg, Pa. on 
March 13, 1868. Died at Edenburg, Pa. in 1875. 

11 Burris Dick Wood, Dorn at Edenburg, Pa. on 
April 14, 1870. Married SaHv Luella llaun. See 
Wood Family XVII. 



WOOD FAMILY VI 

Capt. John Airhart Wood, II-i, son of Jonathan 
Wood, I-5, and Wilhelmina H. Jones, married Sep- 
tember 3, 1850, to Lydia Gildersleeve, who was born 
at Monongahela City, Pa., on November 29,1830. Died 
November 4, 1S9S; buried at Chartiers cemetery, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Samuel Lowry, born at Mt. Washington, now 
Pittsburg, Pa., on August 20, 1851. Married on May 
15, 187 X, to Sarah Ellen Grier, who was born in Wash- 
ington county. Pa., November 15, 1853. No issu;. 

2 Mary Ellison, born at Mt. Washington, now Pitts- 
burg, Pa., on July 3, 1853. Married Robert T. Miller. 
See Miller Family I. 

3 Margaret Watson, born at Temperanceville, Pa., 
on July 24, 1S55. Died July 24, 1855; huried in Char- 
tiers cemetery. Pa. 

4 George Washington Roberts, born in West Bald- 
win township, Allegheny county, Pa., on July 19, 1856. 
Died July 31, 1857; buried in Chartiers cemetery. Pa. 

5 Mina Jane, born in West Baldwin township, Alle- 
gheny county. Pa., on Jan 31, 1859. Married Charles 
Edward Locke. See Locke Family L 

6 Sarah Matilda, born at Temperanceville, Pa., on 
March 19, 1861. Died May 20, 1863; buried in Char- 
tiers cemetery, Pa. 

7 Lydia Emma, born at Temperanceville, Pa., on 
August 2, 1863. Married Homer Smith Bodley. See 
Bodley Family L 

8 John Andrew, born at Elliot, Pa., on November 
I, 1865. Married Mary Leonard Fishburn. See Wood 
Family XXV. 

9 James Burris, born at Elliot, Pa., on June 13, 
1868. Married Uriel Jay Pettigrew. See Wood Fam- 
ily XVIIL 

10 Simpson Horner, born at Elliot, Pa., on July 6, 
1870. 

11 Lulu May, born at Elliot, Pa., on February 23, 
1875- 



WOOD FAMILY VII 

Capt. Burris Doiidney Wood, II-3, son of Jonathan 
Wood, I-5, and Wilhelmina H. Jones. Married ist. on 
Dec. II, 1855, to .Miriam Anna Widney, who was born 
at Allegheny, Pa., on February 22, 1837. Died June 
6, 1873; buried in Chartiers cemetery, Pa. Second, 
on August 17, 1877, to Sarah Emaia Phillips, who was 

born at Allegheny, Pa., on . Died May 9, 1892; 

buried in Chartiers cemetery. Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 William Haburn, born at Allegheny, Pa., on Sep- 
tember 15, 1856. Married ist, Isabella Lawson. Sec- 
ond, Louise Weick. See Wood Family XIX. 

2 Edith Emma, born at Chartiers, Pa., on March 

3, 1859. Died on June 9, 1S60; buried in Chartiers 
cemetery, Pa. 

3 Elmer Ellsworth, born at Chartiers, Pa., on June 

4, 1861. Married Alice Bertha Carter. See Wood 
Family XX. 

4 Charles Widney Wood, born at Chaitiers, Pa., on 
November 4, 1863. Married Ida Evelyn Pcttiss. See 
Wood Family XXI. 

5 Wilhelmina Kate, born at Chartiers, Pa., on Jan- 
uary 28_ 1S66. Died May 10, 1867; buried in Char- 
tiers cemetery, Pa. 

6 Mary Ella, born at New Orleans, La., on May 
18, 1868. 



irOOn FAMILY VIII 

Prof. David Duffel Wood, II-4, son of Jonathan 
Wood, I-5, and Wilhelmina IT. Jones. Married 1st, on 
October 16, 1S56, to Rachel Laird, who was born at 
Bellefonte, Center county, Pa., on January i, 1828. 
Died August 11, 1895; buried in West Laurel Hill cem- 
etery, Philadelphia, Pa. Second, on July 14, 1S98, to 
Alice M. Burdette, who was born at New Athens, O., 
on July 4, 1866. 

CHILDREN 

1 Harriet Vaughn, born at Philadelphia, Pa., on 
November 28, 1857. Died July 22, 1858; buried in 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

2 Clara Adelia, born at Philadelphia, Pa. 

3 Jonathan Laird, born at Philade]j)hia, Pa., on 
May 28, 1S62. Married Ella Davenport. See Wood 
Family XXH. 

4 Joseph Marshall, born at Philadelphia, Pa., on 
June 14, 1866. Married ist, Harriet Bodley. Second, 
Bertha Peck. 

5 Elsie Burdette, born at Philadelphia, Pa., on Sep- 
tember 3, 1 90 1, 



W'OOD FAMILY IX 

Capt. Jonathan rlumphreys Wood, II-5, son of Jon- 
atlian \Vood, I-5, and Wilhelmina Jones, married in 

1865 to Margaret Anne Michaels, who was born at 

on March 20, 1S49. Died November 7, 1895. 

CHILDREN 

1 Kate Lorenz, born at New Orleans, La., on June 
15, 1866. Died August 14, 1866. 

2 John Andrew, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on October 
20, 1867, Married. 

3 Estella Horner, born at Pittsburg, on August 21, 
1870. Married William A. Phillips. See Phillips 
Family I. 

4 Jonathan Humphreys, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
March 21, 1873. Married Nellie Jones. 

5 George Washington, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
September 14, 1874. Died May 27, 1899; buried at 
Vicksburg, Miss. 

6 Maggie May, born at on April 9, 1876. Died 

September 9, 1876; buried in Chartiers cemetery, Pa. 

7 Edna May, born at on May i, 1879. 

8 Daniel Toal, born at on June 23, 1881. 

9 Joseph Robert, born at on January 30, 1883. 

Married. 



WOOD FAMILr X 

John Denver Wood, III-t, son of Burris D. Wood» 
I-io, and Julia Blackford, married February 27, 1868, to 
Caroline C. Doen, who was born at Pittsburg, Pa., on 
December 27, 1848. Died on August 23, 1S98; buried 
in Highwood cemetery, Allegheny, Pa. 

CHILDREN 

1 Harry Weaver, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Decem- 
ber 15, 1868. Married Eva Julia VVittmer. See Wood 
Family XXIII. 

2 Amelia Minich, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on August 
7, 1870. 

3 Maggie Julia, born at Allegheny, Pa., on April 
24, 1S72. 

4 Charles Wesley Chapman, born at Allegheny, Pa., 
on March 24, 1875. 

5 Augusta Burgdolf, born at Allegheny, Pa., on 
January 26, 1878. 

6 Mabel Carrie, born at Allegheny, Pa., on July 
21, 1881. 

7 John Denver, born at Allegheny, Pa., on August 
II, 1883. Died August 11, 1883; hurled in Highwood 
cemetery, Allegheny, Pa. 



WOOD FAMILY XI 

Abinah Belford Wood, IV-4, son of David D Wood, 
I-ii, and Barbara Zelphor Fowkes, married in 1870 to 
Mary Jacobs, who was born at Elizabeth, Pa., on Feb- 
ruary 28, 1847. 

CHILDREN 

I John Cooper, born at Pittsbu.ig, Pa., on Novem- 
ber 6, 1870, Married on October 8, 1902, to Clara 
Blanche Sylvis. 



WOOD FAMILY XII 

Jonaihan Humphreys Wood, IV.7, son of David D. 
Wood, I-ii, and Barbara Zilphor Fowkes, married on 
November 24, 1876, to Margaret Moore, who was born 
in Plum township, Allegheny county, Pa., on Septem- 
ber 3, 1849. 

CHILDREN 

1 Sarah Zilphor Wood, born in Penn township, Al- 
legheny county, Pa., on October i, 1877. Married 
Charles Quinter. No issue. 

2 Pearl Genevieve, born at Wilkinsburg, Pa., on 
April 21, 1880. 



WOOD FAMILY XIII 

George Edward Wood, IV-io, son of David D. Wood, 
I-ii, and Barbara Zelphor Fowkes, married on Janu- 
ary 19, 1891 to Sadie L. Goe, who was born at Browns- 
ville, Fayette county. Pa., on 

CHILDREN 

1 Margrette Zelphor, born at Braddock, Pa., on 
May 16, 1892. Died August 12, 1892; buried in Fair- 
view cemetery, McKeesport, Pa. 

2 Eleanor, born at McKeesport, Pa., on August 3, 
1894. 

3 Mildred I>ydia, born at Remington, Pa., on March 
25, 1897. 



WOOD FAMILY X[V 

Thomas Renshaw Wood, V-i, son of William W, 
Wood, I-14, and Elizabeth Jane Ashton, married on 
April I, 1869, to Sarah Elizabeth Brubach, who was 
born at New Middleton, Ohio, on October 5, 1845. 

CHILDREN 

1 Percy Ashton, born at Edenburg, Pa., on July 
10, 1870. Married Maude F. Cook. See Wood Fami- 
ly XXIV. 

2 Luzerne Filbert, born at Edenburg, Pa., on July 
9, 1872. Died February 15, 1873; buried in Ashton 
family cemetery at Edenburg. 

3 Ella May, born at Edenburg, Pa., on August 17, 
1875. Married Clarence O. Sprague. See Sprague 
Family I. 

4 Gale Leland, born at Edenburg. Pa , on July 20, 
i8;8. Died December 5, 1879; buried in Ashton fam- 
ily cemetery at Edenburg. 



WOOD FAMILY XV 

Charles Welderi V/ood, V-6, son of Wm. W. Wood, 
I-14, and Elizabeth Jane Ashton, married on March 27, 
1879 to Matilda Scott, who was born at Lowellville, O., 
on September 12, 1859. Died February 18, 1899; 
buried at Andover, O. 

CHILDREN 

1 Elizabeth Mary, born at Youngstown, O., on 
April 27, 1880. Married on February 13, 1897, to 
Charles M. Cornwell. No issue. 

2 Gladys, born at Edenburg, Pa., on April 28, 1891. 
Died May I, 1891; buried in Ashton family cemetery 
at Edenburg, Pa. 

3 Son, born at Andover, O., on January 28, 1896. 
Died January 28, 1S96; buried at Andover, C). 



WOOD FAMILF XVI 

Capt. Samuel Richard Wood, V-8, son of WilHani 
W. Wood, I-14, and Elizabeth Jane Asliton, married 
Minnie Sherwood Custard, who was born at Union City 
on October i, 1864. 

CHILDREN 

1 Leland Samuel, born at I'-denburg, Pa., on Au- 
gust 23, 1886. Unmarried. 

2 Florence, born at Andover, O,, on March 4, 
1893. Died on October 15, 1894; buried at Andover. 

3 Curtz Walker, born at Andover, ()., on March 16, 
1895. 



WOOD FAMILY XVII 

Burris Dick Wood, V-ii, son of Wm. W. Wood, I-14, 
and Elizabeth Jane Ashton, married January 13, 1892, 
to Sallie Luclla Ilaun, who was born at Shippensville, 
Pa., on June 15, 1873. 

CHILDREN 

I Donelly Ilaun, born at Warren, O., on February 
13. 1895- 



WOOD FAMILY XV HI 

James Burris Wood, M. D.,VI-9, son of Capt. John A. 
Wood, II-i, and Lydia Gilderslceve, married June 22, 
1898, to Uriel Jay Pettigrew, who was born at Oakland, 
Cal., on November 5, 1876. 

CHILDREN 

r Burris Gilderslecve, born at Oakland, Cal., on 
February 22, 1900. 

2 Warren Geddy, born at Oakland, Cal., March 22, 
1903. 



WOOD FAMILY XIX 

Wm. Haburn Wood,VII-i, son of Capt. Burris D.Wood, 
II 3, and Miriam Anna Widney, married 1st, on Sep- 
tember 13, 1877, to Isabella Lawson, who was born in 

Chartiers township, Allegheny county, Pa., on . 

Died SeptemDer 13, 1881; buried in Chartiers cemetery. 
Pa. Second, on August 29, 18S3, to Louise Wieck, 
who was born at Baton Bouge, La., on May 19, 1859. 

CHILDREN 

1 Miriam Tamar, born in Chartiers township, 
Allegheny county. Pa., on July 16, 1878. 

2 Joseph Burris, born at Baton Rouge, La., Janu- 
ary 16, i88f. Died October 21, 18S1; buried in Char- 
tiers cemetery, Pa. 

3 Beatrice, born at Baton Rouge, La., on Decem- 
ber 5, 18S4. 

4 Mamie Lydia, born at Baton Rouge, La., on No- 
vember 29, 1885. 

5 Charles Frederick, born at New Orleans, La., on 
January 20, 1890. 

6 William Haburn, Jr., born at New Orleans, La., 
on October 24, 1897. 

7 Burris Doudney, born at New Orleans, La., on 
March 15, 1899. 



WOOD FAMILY XX 

Col. Elmer Ellsworth Wood, VII-3, son of Burris D. 
Wood, II-3, and Miriam Anna Widney, married on Oc- 
tober 24, 18S2, to Alice T?etha Carter, who was born at 
Grays Point, Mo , on July 29, 1S61. 

CHILDREN 

1 Annie Miriam, born at New Orleans, La., on De- 
cember 24, 1885 . 

2 Elmer Earl, born at New Orleans, T,a., on De- 
cember 7, 18S7. 

3 Clara Mae, born at New Orleans, Ea., on Octo- 
ber 12, 1889. 

4 Alice Emma, born at New Orleans, T^a., on April 
2, 1892. 



WOOD FAMILY XXI 

Charles Widney Wood, VII-4, son of Burris D.Wood, 
II-3, and Miriam Ann \Vidney, married October 14, 
18S6, to Ida Evelyn Pettiss, born at New Orleans, La., 
oil May 6, 1S66. 

CHILDREN 

1 Ella Miriam, born at Birmingham, Ala., on Feb- 
ruary 18, 1888. 

2 Burris Dowdney, born at New Orleans, La., on 
October 20, 1889. 

3 Peyton Wyatt, born at New Orleans, La., on No- 
vember 18, 1891. 

4 Ida Evelyn, born at New Orleans, La., January 21, 
1S93. 

5 Charles Widney, born at New Orleans, La., on 
May 9, 1895. 

6 Glendy Moore, born at New Orleans, La., on 
August 7, 1902. Died February 20, 1903. 



WOOD FAMILY XXII 

Jonathan Laird Wood, VIII-3, son of Prof. David D. 
Wood, II-4. and Rachel Laird, married August 10, i88o, 
to Ella Davenport, who was born at New Geneva, Pa., 
on September 9, 1S61. 

CHILDREN 

1 David Davenport, born in Baldwin township, Al- 
legheny county. Pa., on October 12, 1881. Died May 
31, 1902, from effects of injuries received in explosion 
of naptha at Sheriden, Pa., on May 12, 1902. 

2 Blanche Elizabeth, born at Hazelwood, Allegheny 
county, Pa., May 28, 1884. 

3 James Edwin, born in Chartiers township, Alle- 
gheny county. Pa., on October 30, 18S6. 

4 Howard Willard, born in Chartiers township, Al- 
legheny county. Pa., on April 2, 1889. 

5 Paul Revere, born in Elliot township, Allegheny 
county. Pa., on October 23, 1891. 

6 Clara Laird, born in Elliot township, Allegheny 
township. Pa., on May 25, 1894. 

7 Ella May, born in Elliot township, Allegheny 
county. Pa., on May 13, 1897. 



WOOD FAMILY XXIII 

Harry Weaver Wood, X-i, son of John Denver Wood, 
III-i, and Caroline C. Doen, married on July 25, 1891, 
to Eva Julia Wittmer, who was born on August 20, 
1873- 

CHILDREN 

1 Anna Hayes, born at Allegheny, Pa., on August 
15, 1892. 

2 Viola Alberta, born at Allegheny, Pa., on June 
I, 1894. 

3. Eva Harriet, born at Allegheny, Pa., July 19, 
1896. 

4 Harold Wheeler, born at Allegheny, Pa., on July 
31, 1898. 

5 Milda Irene, born at Allegheny, Pa., on July 21, 
1900. 

6 Clifford William, born at Allegheny, Pa., on Au- 
gust 3, 1902. 



WOOD FAMILY X'XIV 

Percy Ashton Wood, XlV-r, son of Thomas R. 
Wood, V-i, and Sarah Elizabeth Brubach, married on 
June 3, 1894 to Maude F. Cook who was born at Trum- 
bull, Ohio, April 11, 1875. 

CHILDREN 

1 Florence Elizabeth, born at Andover, O., March 
14, 1895. 

2 Virginia Mae, born at Andover, O., October, 8, 
1897. 

3 Ashton Cook, born at Andover, O., May 10, 1899. 



WOOD FAMILY XXV 

John Andrew Wood, VI-8, son of Capt. John A. 
Wood, Il-r, and Lydia Gildersleeve, married on April 
28, 1887 to Mary Leonard Fishburn who was born at 
Bridgeport, Pa, on October, 23, 1S66. 

CHILDREN 

1 Florence, born at Wilkinsburg, Pa., on August 
31, 1S90. 

2 John Andrew, born at Pridgeport, Pa, on Aug. 
13, 1893- 



WOOD FAMILY XX n 

Capt. James Oldam Wood, II-9, son of Jonathan H. 
Wood, I-5, and Wilhelraina H. Jones, married June 
19, 1870, to Sophia Breitlauch, who was born in Muhl- 
hausen, Germany, on May 15, 1S48. 

CHILDREN 

I William Murphy, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on Feb- 
ruary 26, 187 1. i\Iarried Pearl Robinson. See Wood 
Faaiily XXIX. 



WOOD FAMILY XXVII 

Burris Wood, III-2, son of Burris Doudney Wood, 
I-io, and Julia Blachford. Married, but we have not 
obtained his wife's maiden name or any records con- 
cerning her. 



CHILDREN 



1 Harry. 

2 William. 



WOOD FAMILY XXVIII 

George Wood, III-4, son of Burris D. Wood, I-io, 
and Julia Blachford. Have no records of his wife or 
marriage. 

CHILDREN 

1 Isabella. 

2 Lillian. 

3 Benjamin. 

4 May. Married — Brown. 

5 Julia. Married — Shetile. 



WOOD FAMILY XXIX 

William Murphy Wood, XXVI- r, son of Capt. James 
O. Wood, II-9, and Sophia Breitlauch, was married on 
June 17, 1891 to Pearl Robinson who was born on Feb- 
ruary 5, 1871, at Fern Creek, Jefferson Co., Kentucky. 

CHILDREN 

t Jam3S Melville, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on May 
23, 1892. 

2 Harry Kenneth, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on July 
9, 1894, 

3 William Clifford, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on July 
9, 1S96. 

4 Jean Breitlauch, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on De- 
cember I, 1898. 

5 Ruth Elizabeth, born at Pittsburg, Pa., on De- 
cember 24, 1900. Died on March 8, 1901; buried in 
Chartiers Cemetery. 



rOlWG FAMILY I 

Sarah Shaffer, I-4, daughter of Elizabeth Wood, I-7, 
and David Shaffer, married Andrew Young. 

CHILDREN 

1 John, 

2 Guel. 

3 Andrew. 

4 Agnes. 

5 Wilson. 

6 Olive Jane. Married to — McDonnell. 

7 Zelia. Married to — White. 



'^lOGMlAPHICAL 

CAPT. ABINAH WOOD, from whose ancestry the 
present descendants of the Wood family trace their 
lineage, was born July 7, 1777, in Hopewell township, 
Cumberland county. New Jersey. 

The chain of events which transpired in the history 
and lives of these pioneers is necessarily disconnected. 
The Woods are undoubtedly of English descent and 
among the early colonists of New Jersey. Records 
seem to bear out the fact that Abinah's father, whose 
name v/as Jonathan, remained a Royalist during the 
Revolutionary war, refusing to light against the king 
and, coHsequently, was subjected to heavy fines and 
penalties for thus sympathizing with the cause of the 
mother countr)'. 

We find that Jonathan purchased from a Mr. Stathem 
a farm containing one hundred acres situated in Hope- 
well township, Cumberland county, Nev/ Jersey, where 
he lived the remainder of his life and where his six 
children were born, viz.: two boys, who died young; 
Abinah; Hannah, who married ist, Jacob Duffel. Sec- 
ond, — Reed. Anne, who married ist, — Jones. Sec- 
ond, — English. Mary, who married — Harris. About 
1810 Jonathan died at the age of 70. He bequeathed 
the fa.'-m to Abinah, the three girls receiving their share 
in money. Reumah Wood, the mother of Abinah, was 
a member of a wealthy French family, and a clause in 
her will would lead us to believe that she was from 
New Orleans, La. It is as follows: "Together with 
all the residue of a legacy due me from New Orleans." 
Shortly after her husband's death she moved to Cam- 
den, N. J., where she owned or purchased a house on 
the corner of Third and Plum (now Arch) streets. It 
was herein 1825 that she died. To this home her 



daughter Hannah, whose husband was unfaithful, came 
to live with her children, some years before. When 
Reumah died she willed her place to Hannah, David 
Duffel, Jr., Samuel T. Duffel and Daniel Davis. The 
latter sold his share to David Duffel, Jr. Samuel Tay- 
lor m^ved to Trenton and David Duffel, Jr., occupied 
the property until it was sold in 1880 to the United 
States government for a postoffice. 

We find the following in the will of Jonathan Wood: 
"I give and bequeath to my son Abinah a lot of cedar 
swamp, my timepiece and all my lands are hereby given 
him." 

Abinah Wood was married, August 17, 1799 to Su- 
sannah Humphreys, to which union were born fourteen 
children, the youngest of whom and the only surviving 
child, is William Walker Wood, of Andover, Ohio. 

We learn that Abinah w^as taught the art of naviga- 
tion by an uncle, Morris. He was, no doubt, a man 
with a great degree of proficiency as a sailing master, 
proven by the fact thnt he was given charge of vessels 
by owners, among whom was no less a personage than 
Stephen Girard. However this may be, w^e may be 
assured that he had a laudable ambition to possess a 
boat of his own. He bought a brig, much against the 
wishes of his wife. We cannot suppose, however, that 
the objections of his wife could remain long after he 
christened the brig, '-Susannah," in her honor. 

Abinah was at this time very successful as a sea cap- 
tain and possessed quite a small fortune, but he could 
not endure to see a friend in trouble without extending 
a helping hand. He injudiciously went bail for a Smith 
Mott for ;^4,ooo or ^5,000 which Abinah had to pay. 
Again he endorsed for his friend. His wife, Susannah, 
was at this time on the farm. While the English were 
invading the country, and Abinah was hedged in in the 
bay, the note fell due. Creditors levied on his proper- 
ty and took 8 horses, 6 milch cows, 10 cattle, 82 sheep, 
29 hogs, 150 bushels of wheat, 172 bushels of oats, 300 
bushels of corn, parlor furniture, one year's clothing 
of flax, 2 carriages, two wagons, other farm imple- 
ments, I mirror, 9 feather beds, poultry, and then siezed 
his vessel when he landed. His mother, who was still 
living, prevented the sale of the farm. 



We can easily be led to imagine how disgusted and 
discouraged Abinah was and we are not surprised then 
that he decided to try to recover his lost forturne in a 
new part of the country, and renew his faith in human- 
ity at the same time. 

One of the results of the War of 1812 was the awak- 
ening of the American people to the fact that thay had 
greater and better possessions than those that skirted 
the Atlantic sea coast. The tide of immigration set in 
toward the far West, Western Pennsylvania and East- 
ern Ohio — howling wildernesses that had not become 
thickly populated, although well explored by the 
events of the French and Indian war half a century 
before. 

In 1820, Abinah bought an equipment and started 
west with his family, intending to go to Ohio. With 
road wagon, Hint lock rifle, axe and other tools; v/ith 
the household effects, of bedding, pots, kettles, etc., 
the family, riding and walking part of the way, finally 
reached Fayette Co. Pa., in October, wliere the condi- 
tion of his wife was such that they could travel no 
farther. 

In this county Abinah lived three years, "mauling 
out' rails from early day until 10 o'clock at night, if 
moonlight, earning 37^ cents per day. At that time 
corn meal was $'.50 per bushel; salt, 50 cents per 
peck; tea, $2.50 per pound, and all necessaries of life 
proportionately high. His mother urged him to return 
to New Jersey and live with her. In her last letter to 
him we learn that she had placed $5,000 in a Philadel- 
phia bank until he, or his heirs, called for it. She 
also wrote: "I will put Sam Harris on the farm to 
care for it until you come back," and the good old 
lady clos;s her letter with tlie touching appeal: "My 
Dear Boy, come home! There is plenty for both of 
us, and more than I can use. Do come home." Abi- 
nah, it appears, never complied with this touching ap- 
peal of his mother. We might mention in this con- 
nectiou that his daughters Susannah and Elizabeth al- 
ways claimed that there was a fortune in the East for 
the heirs of Abinah Wood. At least there ought to 
have been the $5,000 left him by his mother; an aunt, 
name unknown, who was childless, left a sum of money 



in a Philadelphia bank for him, besides which was the 
farm that, it is reported, was valued in 1857 at $75,000. 

After the expiration of the three years in Fayette 
county he moved to Birmingham, now a part of Pitts- 
burg, Pa., where he died September 23, 1852, and 
where the radial lines of the VVood family, so steadily 
developed in the east, spread in all directions of the 
compass. He was buried in Hargey's graveyard, on 
what was known as Washington turnpike, Pittsburg, 
Pa., but all traces of the graveyard and the graves are 
now obliterated. 

It is not improbable that through the betrayal of 
friends, the loss of fortune and the many discourage- 
ments that came to him, that Abinah Wood died a 
somewhat broken-spirited and disheartened man. He 
would have been unlike the average mortal had he been 
otherwise. 

In person he was a large, stout man, with dark, curly 
hair. He was universally liked and esteemed, and for 
many years a class leader in the Methodist church. His 
rugged but noble character, and pioneer struggles and 
hardships have not been forgotten by his descendants, 
who consider him well worthy their emulation. 




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SUSANNAH HUMPHR.EYS, the wife of Abinah 
Wood, possessed strong traits of character and those 
attributes of womanhood that stamp themselves indeli- 
bly upon the lives and actions of those who are her de- 
scendants. Her life of activity, of unselfishness, piety 
and virtue imparted such qualities that build up and 
become the foundation of attributes that may charac- 
terize for generations the acts of her descendants. Some 
strong v/ell-spring of vitality and force must act as the 
beginning of that peculiar trait of family character that 
makes its individualty felt and recognized wherever 
found. 

Susannah Humphreys was born January 20, 1783,. 
either in Maryland or New Jersey, the records that we 
have not agreeing authentically on the place of her 
birth. Her mother's name v/as also Susannah, but of 
other records concerning the mother we have, as yet, 
found nothing. 

To return to«the subject of our sketch: Susannah 
Humphreys was married to Abinah Wood by a Justice 
of the Peace in Cumberland county, New Jersey, Aug- 
ust 17, 1799. Her parents were Lewis and &iraa r HiTcih S'Z/ZiX. i? e t (\ 
Humphreys, who were Quakers and which religion she 
early embraced. After her marriage to Abinah Wood 
she became with him a communicant of the Methodist 
P>piscopal church, although througiiout her life she spoke 
the "thees"and 'thous" of her early Quaker faith. 

An incidont is related concerning the meeting of her 
brother, James, of Clarksville, Ohio, and herself, May 
25> 1855. For many years each had believed the other 
dead. James had been east visiting and on his return 
he stopped to learn, if possible, anything concerning 
Susannah. He found her alive and well and after so 
many years of absence, seeing each other as thougli 
risen from the dead, the joy of the meeting between 
the brother and the sister can be better imagined than 
described. 

In stature Susannah was a small woman. She ex- 
hibited, under all circumstances the sincere piety of 
the true Christian. In complexion she was light; blue 
eyes. She was a model housekeeper and always had 
scrupulous regard of her personal appearance, which 
was very nea1r*and tidy. She was liked by everybody 



and her native force of character naturally attracted 
friends in a manner that all who came under her benign 
influence were benefited. She died at the home of her 
daughter, Betsy Shaffer, midnight, April i6, 1856. 
The day of burial is related as being dark, rainy and 
most dismal. It was in Hargey's graveyard, Pittsburg, 
that Susannah was laid to rest, surrounded by those 
whom in life she had loved so well and who, in turn, 
had held for her the most loving esteem. 



LEWIS HUMPHREYS, the father of Susannah, one 
record informs us, came to New Jersey from the south, 
probably from Maryland. For a long time he lived on 
Tinton's Island at the mouth of the Delaware river be- 
tween the states of New Jersey and Delaware. 

In stature he was a small but strong man and could 
withstand much hardship. He served with Braddock 
in the French and Indian War, and later with Wash- 
ington who sent him once to find the commissary wag- 
ons that had been caught and stalled in the snov/ on 
the mountains. This expedition came near ending h's 
life, as he was almost frozen to death. He reached the 
wagons, however, and was shown all possible kindness. 
By wrapping his feet in blankets and applying such 
remedies as were at hand, he finally recovered from the 
effects of such a trip. On his way home from the army 
he became ill with a fever and sought shelter in a hay 
stack; he then saw a log cabin in the distance and to 
this he made his way; by stumbling and crawling along 
with sickness preying upon his strength, he was a pit- 
iable looking object when he sought relief. For six- 
teen weeks he lay ill with the fever and, according to 
the method of doctoring at that time, he was not per- 
mitted to drink cold water. He managed one day, 
however, to get a drink of water by chance and from 
that time his recovery was quite speedy. 

In religion, he was a Quakej. He died March 4, 
1805. 



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